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video console cakes offer a little something old, a little something new…

video_game_cakes

While these lumpy cakes certainly aren’t the most precise video game inspired baked goods I’ve featured here on Technabob, this is definitely the first time I’ve seen so many console cakes congregated in the same place.

There are cakey versions of the Gamecube, an NES, an Atari 2600, a TurboGrafx-16, a Sega Genesis and a…

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April 25th, 2009 comments (6) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft quickpix retro video games

gamecube portable casemod?

Gamecube Advance Portable

Here’s what looks like a very cool portable casemod for the Nintendo GameCube.

The so-called “GameCube Advance” handheld opens up to reveal access to a large LCD screen and complete gaming controls. On the outside, there’s OLED display for accessing the system’s built-in MP3 player.

To me the whole thing looks awfully Photoshopped, but it’s…

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May 6th, 2007 comments (25) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: hacks + mods mobile tech video games

radio-controlled mario kart racer

Giant R/C Mario Kart Racer

Everyone’s favorite little plumber, Mario has arrived in the real world with a brand new gadget. This time he’s on wheels, and ready to roll.

The $50 Giant R/C Mario Kart Racer is a 12″ long radio-controlled vehicle inspired by the Nintendo game of the same name.

It comes with a clever remote control that…

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April 25th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys gadgets video games

pro tool kit opens every console

ZooZen Access Pro Console Tool Kit

If you’ve ever tried to crack open your video game console for curiosity’s sake (or other, more devious purposes), you know how challenging it can be to find all of the right tools to get the job done without damaging your console. Now, a company called ZooZen, has put together this kit which includes all…

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March 3rd, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games