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hori real arcade pro ex: serious control for xbox 360

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Hori Pro Arcade EX Xbox 360 Joystick

The Xbox 360’s standard controller has an excellent reputation, but sometimes you just want the heft and precision of a real arcade joystick. So if you’re looking for a really substantial controller for your 360, Japan’s Hori is about to bring the answer to your prayers…

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posted: July 10th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

atari 2600: a video game odyssey

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Atari 2600 A Game Odyssey by psychoreindeer

Remember the ape/monolith scene from Kubrick’s classic 2001:A Space Odyssey? Apparently these apes didn’t get the memo that it wasn’t an Odyssey [console] at all, but actually an Atari 2600…

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posted: July 3rd, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

atari joystick t-shirt says “control me” - literally

filed under: geek art & craft | retro

Joystick Tee

Let people know you like to be pushed around with this “Control Me” Atari joystick tee.

While I will admit that the retro video game-themed t-shirt genre is already pretty crowded, I think this particular tee stands out because of it’s rough-edged, hand-drawn graphics and its classic color scheme…

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posted: June 10th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: karen

neo geo arcade controller works on wii

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SNK Neo Geo Wii Controller

Fans of the old school Neo Geo console have been getting their fix of their favorite games the Wii’s Virtual Console for a while now. But playing those classic games using a Wii-mote or crummy gamepad controller just can’t compare to the Neo Geo’s original arcade controller…

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posted: April 11th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

pop art prints for retro geeks

filed under: geek art & craft | retro | video games

monster_gallery_atari_joysticks_print

Do you like tiny art with vintage robot and video game themes? If you do, please enjoy the pop arty, old-timey stylings of Singapore artist JoE, aka Etsy seller monstergallery. These fun prints measure a wee 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ and are available in limited editions of 100 pieces…

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posted: March 24th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: thescholar

xbox 360 arcade controller blows my mind

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xbox 360 arcade controller by shaolindrunkard

Can’t get enough of the classic arcade games up on Xbox Live? Then you probably know how miserable it can be to play most of the old school arcade games with the 360’s modern controller. I guess that’s why this one-of-a-kind custom 360 arcade controller has me green with envy…

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posted: March 21st, 2008 stumble it! 13 comments author: technabob

atari 2600 joystick cake for tasty retro gaming

filed under: just plain fun | retro | video games

Atari 2600 Cake on Flickr

I was buzzing about over on Flickr earlier today when I came across this excellent Atari 2600 inspired pastry.

While I normally wouldn’t eat a cake with black icing on it, this one looks too good to pass up. Flickr contributor Fredrick Johnson says the fabulous retro Atari joystick cake was made by his pastry chef friend, Lisa…

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posted: February 9th, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

rfl robot: programmable football ‘bot on a budget

filed under: just plain fun | robotics

RFL Robot

If you’re gonna have a robot, why not have one that can play sports? This low-cost robot is designed specifically for playing robotic football tournaments.

The RFL (Robotic Football League) Robot was created for playing football in tournaments with other robot enhusiasts…

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posted: January 25th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

arcade cabinet + beer keg = geek heaven

filed under: home entertainment | just plain fun | video games

Gamerator Arcade Cabinet with Beer Keg

This could very well be the best home arcade cabinet of all time. Not only does it include a fully decked-out arcade emulation system, complete with real arcade controls, it also happens to have a kegerator built in.

That’s right. In between rounds of Dig Dug and Space Invaders, you and your buds can grab yourself a tall cold one…

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posted: November 2nd, 2007 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

pink & blue xbox 360 controllers now available

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Xbox 360 Pink and Blue Controllers

Bored with your old black or white Xbox 360 controller? How about pink or blue? I’m not sure if Microsoft is going for the whole “blue is for boys, pink is for girls” thing here, or just trying to give us a little color choice.

Frankly the pink and grey version reminds me a bit too much of Good and Plenty…

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posted: October 2nd, 2007 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

xbox controller swallows xbox 360 controller

filed under: hacks-mods | video games

Ben Heck’s Xbox Controller Mod

Console Mod Man Ben Heck is at it again. Now he’s taken the mammoth controller from an original Xbox, gutted it, and stuffed it with the contents of an Xbox 360 wireless controller…

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posted: September 18th, 2007 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

crystalcade: home arcade gets flashy

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CrystalCade Home Arcade

Sure, there are plenty of companies making arcade cabinets these days, but I’ve never seen one quite like this. The cabinet is translucent and gives you a light show while you get your game on…

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posted: August 13th, 2007 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

saitek cyborg fps gamepad offers custom left controls

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Saitek PP26 Rumble Gamepad

Here’s an interesting new gaming controller design from Saitek. The new Cyborg PP26 Rumble Gamepad controller lets you swap the positions of the left analog sitck and digital joypad.

This seems like a great idea, since it seems the position of those controls is a highly individual preference…

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posted: July 18th, 2007 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

arcade joystick coming for nintendo wii

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Hori Wii Arcade Stick

Thanks to this new arcade controller for the Wii, fans of classic arcade games will be able to play them the way they were meant to be played.

Hori’s new Arcade Fighting Stick for the Nintendo Wii looks pretty nice, with a large 8-way digital stick and 8 gaming buttons…

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posted: June 26th, 2007 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

giant nintendo controller won’t fit in your hands

filed under: hacks-mods | just plain fun | retro | video games

Giant NES Controller

You won’t have any trouble finding the buttons on this massive replica of Nintendo’s famous NES controller.

Game fan Philip Torrone and his team of builders put together this 5-foot wide joypad for the recently completed 2007 Maker Faire…

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posted: June 10th, 2007 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

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