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This Engine Probably Has an Extra 30 Horsepower

This Engine Probably Has an Extra 30 Horsepower

A couple of years ago we saw a pretty sweet Scion xB that was modded as an homage to 8-bit gaming. It would’ve been more awesome if it had this engine. It’s…

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NES Controller Night Light is a Brilliant Idea

NES Controller Night Light is a Brilliant Idea

The original Nintendo Entertainment System’s controller lends itself so well to geeky reinterpretations thanks to its simple, rectangular form. And now, here’s another cool use for the iconic controller – a night…

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NES-themed Arcade Cabinet: Forward Compatibility

NES-themed Arcade Cabinet: Forward Compatibility

It may not be the best arcade cabinet ever, but Redditor mystery_smelly_feet’s arcade cabinet is no slouch either; especially since he made it with his own two hands. Unless of course he…

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Steampunk Nintendo Controller Coffee Table: NESSSS

Steampunk Nintendo Controller Coffee Table: NESSSS

Here’s a coffee table that would go well with the steampunk NES. It was made by Charles Lushear of Bohemian Workbench using found items. I wouldn’t disagree if you think it’s more…

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Playable Video Game Paintings Come to Life

Playable Video Game Paintings Come to Life

I love a good art exhibit as much as the next guy, but sometimes it can get a little boring just staring at all the static paintings on the walls – never…

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NES Cartridge Ring: Fancicom

NES Cartridge Ring: Fancicom

Etsy artist Jess Firsoff makes NES cartridge rings. All you have to do is insert them into your loved one’s front-loading cartridge ring slot. You can ask her to make a cartridge…

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Power Mitt: Everything Else in Your Kitchen Is Child’s Play

Power Mitt: Everything Else in Your Kitchen Is Child’s Play

While I’m sure most of you never had the *cough* pleasure of actually playing a game with the Nintendo/Mattel Power Glove, you can certainly pick a working one up over on eBay…

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Project Unity Plays Carts from 18 Different Classic Game Systems

Project Unity Plays Carts from 18 Different Classic Game Systems

This strange looking box is capable of something no other device ever built is – it can play the original cartridges, ROMs and discs from 18 different retro gaming systems.…

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Super Doctor Who Time Traveling System Shirt

Super Doctor Who Time Traveling System Shirt

I’m a sucker for all things vintage Nintendo. I’m also a sucker for a good piece of Doctor Who merchandise. So this mashup t-shirt is a win-win in my opinion.…

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Retro Video Game Cartridge Pillows Perfect for Making a NESt in Your Famicom Room

Retro Video Game Cartridge Pillows Perfect for Making a NESt in Your Famicom Room

I’ve got a confession to make to my wife. Without her approval, I’ve been gradually transforming our basement media room into a shrine to all things geeky – with a decided tilt…

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Hyperkin RetroN 5 Console Announced, Skipping RetroN 4

Hyperkin RetroN 5 Console Announced, Skipping RetroN 4

If you recall, a few weeks back, we mentioned that Hyperkin was working on an update to their popular retro multi-console, the RetroN. Well, today, they officially showed off the console, and…

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Famicom-Controlled Robot: Nintendo Needs to Make These, Now.

Famicom-Controlled Robot: Nintendo Needs to Make These, Now.

Back in the 1980s we had a little game system here in the States called the NES. In Japan, that system was called the Famicom. It looked mighty different, but played most…

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NES Console with Built-in Screen: 8-Bit Laptop

NES Console with Built-in Screen: 8-Bit Laptop

Even today, NES aka Famicom games are still popular with gamers. We’ve seen people come up with a variety of alternative ways of getting their NES fix. You can run an emulator,…

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Hyperkin RetroN 4 to Play Original NES, SNES, Genesis, and GBA Carts via HDMI

Hyperkin RetroN 4 to Play Original NES, SNES, Genesis, and GBA Carts via HDMI

Fans of classic gaming systems will be happy to hear that HyperKin is working on their latest retro console, and this one has a couple of new tricks up its nonexistent sleeves.…

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Hacked NES Boots Unwanted Chatterboxes from Your Office

Hacked NES Boots Unwanted Chatterboxes from Your Office

Sick of people coming into your office and talking your ear off? There are plenty of ways to get them to leave, but I’ve never thought of using an old NES system…

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Yet Another Nintendo NES Controller Coffee Table: Where’s My Atari Joystick Table?

Yet Another Nintendo NES Controller Coffee Table: Where’s My Atari Joystick Table?

You already spend all of your time playing games near your coffee table anyway, so why not do so with this Nintendo NES Controller Coffee Table? It’s even sort of coffee colored.…

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