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netbooks
Netbook Cover Fashions Itself in the Likeness of an NES Controller
Handcrafts made to look like old pieces of Nintendo hardware are great. Which is why this Netbook cover, received as a gift by Flickr user Mendicon, speaks for itself. But I think this could be even better. More »
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Comment by FutureBear: coolest part about this story: The Darth Vader sticker on the Acer 4 Responses | Other threads
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diy
NES Controller Becomes Wireless Doorbell
If we were to make a wireless doorbell from an NES controller, we'd actually take advantage of its eight different buttons and have each one make a different chime. Instead, the creator made all eight do the same thing. [TechEBlog]
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By Jason ChenComment by Tacomstng: great idea, bad execution....looks like a pretty half assed mount job for such a clever person 4 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Pimpin' Ain't Easy Buy It's NESessary
His feathers barely rustle when the wind blows, and his faux zebra hide jacket is matted with an intangible age that the dry cleaner just can't wash out. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Armuun: be sure to put on a rubber(glove) when you touch this thing... >.> 3 Responses | Other threads
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body art
An NES Controller Purchased from the Merchant of Venice
Some things seen can never be unseen. That's why we're sticking one man's NES controller—which he engraved into his flesh—after the jump. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Itsuru: What's the possibility he kept the leftover skin as a souvenir? 8 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Theremin-Controlled Mario Offers Glimpse of a Bizarre Motion Gaming Alternate History
Now, there are officially three things you can do with a theremin: you can score a low-budget sci-fi film; you can join a prog rock cover band; and, as of today, you can play Super Mario Bros, awkwardly. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Uncletwitch: I remember waking screaming in the middle of the night with that tune in my head 1 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
NES Punch-Out Controller Will Actually Make You Sweat
Screw Wii Sports and the Balance Board. If you really want to sweat your weight off you only need a NES, a Mike Tyson's Punch-Out! cartridge and a properly wired boxing dummy: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by sir_pantsalot: So true. I used to work out at LA Boxing until I purchased my own bag. I was shocked at... 2 Responses | Other threads
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lego
The Tale of the Littlest Lego NES
"One day, I will grow to be a great, big NES," the Littlest NES said with glee. "Just like you, papa!" More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by robot-shmobot: I used to chew on the little red circle lego pieces. They looked so delicious. I used to chew on... 8 Responses | Other threads
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attention
NES and Rubik's Cube Mice Now Exist
We all know, if someone invented either a Rubik's Cube mouse or an NES controller mouse, we'd post about it. But what if someone invented both at once? More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by ZaxxonQ.com: Not to sound like a nit-picker, but the correct term when referring to more than one computer mouse is "mouses",... 5 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
NES Hands Free Let You Control Mario with Your Tongue
Back in the NES days, Nintendo offered up a controller that, chances are, you've never heard of before. It was the Hands Free, and it was designed for the disabled. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by veedubu: I wonder if the whistle from doing the Konami code got annoying to kids' parents... 5 Responses | Other threads
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art
The X-Rays of Completely Healthy Game Consoles
Just how do some of gaming's famous consoles make their way into an x-ray machine? More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by OMG! Ponies!: My various gadgets have been x-rayed dozens of times as entrance to courthouses requires my bag (and the gadgets contained... 10 Responses | Other threads
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peripherals
NES Mouse Is the Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Sadly, this NES mouse is a mere foam model. But man, if this was a real thing it would sell like hotcakes, guaranteed. Let's make this happen. [MouseVomit via Noquedanblogs via The Daily What]
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By Adam FrucciComment by tjmarkham3: Wow. I could actually make this pretty easily. Just get me some plastic, a heat gun, a spare NES controller,... 6 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Verified: Modded NES Controller Phone Plays Sanford and Son Theme
Modder Taylor Merrill managed to get his Samsung Eternity phone into an old NES controller for a very slick little nerd-cred package. Bonus points for the ringtone, too. [YouTube via Nowhere Else, thanks Steve!] More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by kompeitou: Up Down Up Down Left Right Left Right AB AB 4 Responses | Other threads
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portable nes
Portable NES Gets Light Gun, Remains Smaller Than the Cartridges It Plays
The oddly-proportioned portable NES called the FC Mobile is great because it plays actual NES cartridges. Now, with the addition of a light gun, TV-out, and external controllers, the FC Mobile II is even better. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by jonhapimp: this NES reminds me of what i do to my girlfriend every night 13 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Nerdbait: Modette's Purse Has All the Fixings for Some Classic Gaming Built In
Thanks to modder Jeri Ellsworth's creation, nerds everywhere finally understand the purpose of the purse. Hers has a built-in LCD and two velcro-on NES controllers for some on-the-go Super Mario Bros. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by nightwheel: To all those guys who wants to do stuff like this. Go to benheck.com Back on subject. That purse is pretty awesome! 4 Responses | Other threads
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emulator
I Will Force My Kids to Play Chinavasion's Emulator-Filled Handheld
No DS Lite for my kids—they're getting this Chinavasion emulator handheld console so that they can experience the NES, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy Advance and Neo Geo just like their father did. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Dafrety: I'd get one if I wasn't already emulating NES and SNES on my DS. 5 Responses | Other threads
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pmp
The GAME-800: A Fatty Pocket Emulator
The GAME-800 is just another one of those direct from manufacturer PMP all-in-one pocket devices. And maybe it's just because I was a corpulent kid, but I find the design quite charming. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Nick: i think i could buy all the consoles it emulates for $80. i am certain, however, i can find something... 5 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
NES Zapper Bong Invites You to Place the Barrel in Your Mouth
After I posted the custom Xbox 360 bong yesterday, I asked you to send in any other custom gaming smoking paraphernalia you might make. I was not disappointed: say hello to the NES Zapper bong. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by CooperDToo: geez, big deal, you can make a bong out of almost anything...............hmmmm... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Modern Fossils
The Fossil Record Now Includes Outdated Personal Electronics
I never really thought I'd ever type out the phrase "fossilized Walkman" or "fossilized PlayStation controller" in my lifetime, and yet, here I am Sunday morning, doing just that. Hooray? More » -
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Cool8800C Cellphone Is Like a Flip-Out PSP That Plays NES Games
Color me surprised: A $140 Chinese cellphone that, even while looking PSPishly cheesy, brings a great flip-out gamepad design and Nintendo Entertainment System games, along with a whole bunch of great features. More » -
wii
Let The Flood of Retro Nintendo Classic Controllers For Wii Begin
The awesome Famicom-replica classic controller that is now more widely available was just the beginning—Codejunkies now has this NES-resembling classic pad, but with the SNES's four buttons. It's $20. [Product Page via OhGizmo]
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By John MahoneyComment by jbaranski: *puke* haha...seriously? Just my opinion, but I don't like it too much...guess it could be because I never... 3 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Console Controller Soaps Wash Up Your Sweaty Gaming Hands
Brilliant soap maker (soapsmith? soapist?) Digitalsoaps sells bars molded as gaming controllers. The blue olive oil NES controllers are sold out, but you can still get one in orange glycerine, or go for PlayStation. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by Segador: Soapist. Awesome. Reminds me of the Scrubs episode where the Janitor has business cards made identifying him as nearly every... 5 Responses | Other threads
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By Mark WilsonComment by Optimus-Prime: It really is amazing how old Darwin's theories are. I mean there is no math to prove them and... 7 Responses | Other threads
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retromodo
Nintendo Service Training Video Explains that All Customers Are Idiots, Even Celebrities
According to this classic Nintendo service training video, it's damned near impossible for the NES to fail...unless the customer broke or misused it. Even poor old John Billingsley can't get a break! [via Kotaku]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Justin Merriam: Is that John Billingsley playing that ultra nerd at 1:48? Sorry, had to bring up a Star Trek nerd reference. 10 Responses | Other threads
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apparel
NES Varsity Jacket Is a Limited Edition for a Reason
Jackets don't come much uglier than this, but hey, at least it matches this guy's male pattern baldness. Hurry, it's a limited edition of 1,000! More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Cheve: I might go against the flow here, but i totally want one, and I'm not joking. Am I that uncool? 6 Responses | Other threads
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pmps
Oppo Muse G11: The Chinese PMP With A D-Pad And Classic Game Emulators
There are enough crappy Chinese MP3 players to fill a toxic Shenzhen waste dump many times over, but the Oppo Muse G11, with its traditional d-pad and promise of 8-bit glories emulated: I want.
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By John MahoneyComment by Monty: Admittedly, it may be too early to ask this, but do they have contracts in place to legally emulate platforms... 9 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
The Original Simon Patent (And 32 More Vintage Game Patents)
Over at Technologizer, they've assembled a fantastic list of vintage electronic game patents, including this original patent drawing of Simon.
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By Mark WilsonComment by OMG! Ponies!: "and that's a lot more than you can say for Atari's Touch Me predecessor (which Simon essentially cloned and improved)." For... 4 Responses | Other threads
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video games
The Evolution of the Console Controller
It's not just some unfounded stereotype that video game controllers have gotten more complex over time, just look at this fantastic chronological illustration.
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By Mark WilsonComment by d_r_e: Ahhh the Gamecube controller. How I love thee. Oh, and the 360 controller is very comfy too. 9 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Lego NES Mod Shamelessly Exploits Our Nostalgia
Project Red is a direct appeal to your inner child, if you're in your mid-20s. You loved your NES, didn't you? And Lego too? Well, how about I shove one of those inside the other? More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Chris Coonradt aka Pobregizmo: So I just audibly gasped when I saw it, and my wife yelled "what?" from the other room, thinking it... 4 Responses | Other threads
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security
NES Controller Security System Only Admits Nerds
This homemade security system doesn't waste time with keys. Instead, it allows admittance only to those who know the proper code as entered on an NES controller. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by juandotcom: i bet the combination is UUDDLRLRBABA 10 Responses | Other threads
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t-shirts
Duck Huntin' Shirt Protects Your Butt From Embarrassing, Painless Accident
Look, I'm for the right to bear arms as much as the next guy—I just don't like ducks.
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By Mark WilsonComment by Curves: This is a good way to get yourself shot. I dont think the police (or airport security) will see the... 11 Responses | Other threads
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mods
Completely Superfluous NES Controller Bike Light
Listen up, fanboy modders. There's absolutely no reason to strap an NES gamepad to your bike. None. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by ripfire: Sounds fine as long as he doesn't ride while flashing his Superfluous NES 9mm Lightgun. 3 Responses | Other threads
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consoles
Yobo FC3 Plus Plays NES, SNES and Genesis Cartridges
We may take the system for granted now, but your inner 10-year-old is simply amazed by the Yobo FC3 Plus. A console that's fully compatible with NES, SNES and Sega Genesis titles, you can finally put those old cartridges to use without filling your home theater setup with unsustainable levels of boxes and wires. Including an NES-compatible light gun and two controllers, the FC3 Plus is a smart eBay purchase for the time being, going for about $50 from various independent retailers. Read on for a full unboxing. More » -
shoes
NES Air Max Sneakers Are Dignified Even If Geriatric
They aren't exactly what we pictured, but we can't deny that Nintendo and Nike's dual venture NES Air Max sneakers do invoke fond memories of the drab Nintendo Entertainment System. Featuring two tones of gray and a stripe of muted reddishness, only the keen sneaker aficionado will know notice the subtle reference to the Start button, but anyone who doesn't get it might not be worth talking to anyway. Available now, our guess is that collectors will gobble stock quickly if they're not already gone. [kicksonfire via Kotaku]
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By Mark WilsonComment by OMG! Ponies!: Is there any brand that Nike won't get in bed with? 5 Responses | Other threads
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cheap gaming
PlayStation 3 8-Bit Knock-Off Is Cheaper, Smaller, and NEStastic
This is the Sonilex, a gaming console from an alternative reality in which the Soviet Union wins the Cold War, communism takes all over the world, and a state-owned Sony invents and imposes 8-bit gaming for two decades. Or another alternative reality in which the economy crashes and nobody has enough money to buy shiny next-generation consoles. Either way, this Indian knock-off looks like a reduced version of the PS3, with unnecessary Eject button included. For $32, it comes loaded with all kinds of goodies. You know, like cables, 41 cloned NES games, and a game pad called "DualShack 2". [Gameguru]
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By Jesus DiazComment by stackedrecords: Sony's outsourcing effort? 2 Responses | Other threads
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drugs
Update
To settle the pipe vs. bong debate on the NES controller bong I posted a couple days ago, James, the genius behind it, sent a photo of its insides. It is in fact a bong (or at least a water pipe), you OCD potheads, so you can sleep easily. Check out the new photo in the original post. -
Duuuuuuude
NES Bong is One Third Party Nintendo Accessory You Won't Find at Gamestop
Ah, video games and casual drug use. They go together like World of Warcraft and loneliness, don't they? That's why we saw a water pipe made out of an N64 controller last year, and that's why Giz reader James dedicated this past weekend into converting an old NES controller into a bong. It doesn't work, unfortunately, but I'm sure you'd be bad enough at playing after using this thing without having to try to smoke while also controlling Mega Man. Nice work, James. We like to see young people using their time constructively. Hit the jump for another picture of this masterpiece of ingenuity. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by badhatharry: Why is it that the people who make bizarre hybrid bongs always have fucked-up coffee tables? I mean, look... 9 Responses | Other threads
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mods
NES Controller Socket Lets You Control Your Mods with Nostalgia
Parallax has just released their NES controller socket to the delights of modders everywhere. Instead of forcing them to chop up an old NES to get the 7-pin socket, Parallax has made it available for only $2 on their site. The NES controller would be great for all kinds of little projects, from robots to old-school gaming devices, and we're really looking forward to seeing what inventive modders can do with the humble and much-loved controller. [MAKE]
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By Dan NosowitzComment by wcnghj: We are sorry to inform you that we can only accept orders with a minimum value of $10.00. To complete... 2 Responses | Other threads
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nintendo
The NES Was Never Designed for Flight
I was lucky enough to attend Red Bull's Flugtag event in Chicago last Saturday, but like most other attendees, I wasn't lucky enough to actually watch the event as these flying machines (not really intended for flight) launched off a 30-foot pad that was perpendicular to the shoreline, facing into the water. Regardless, had I the pleasure to watch the event, I would have loved the Nintendudes who crafted a giant NES, Zapper and Duck Hunt duck for flight. To their dismay, vintage gaming gear does not scale to aircraft. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by StarChaser Tyger: I don't really think anything at that is designed to fly. :-p Just plop into the water amusingly. more » | Other threads
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nintendo
NES Games Renderings Make Great Background Desktops
If you are sucker for all things 8-bit and all things NES—like I am—you will love these three-dimensional renderings of classic Nintendo Entertainment System games by Justin Buonvino. So much that you will put them on your desktop background, just like a did one minute ago. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by JCM is praying for Steve Jobs... Get well soon!: For wallpapers they should be bigger, at least 1920x1200... 6 Responses | Other threads
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modding
Four-Foot SNES Controller Actually Works (For Shaquille O'Neal)
Taking inspiration as well as construction cues from the massive NES controller table built in May, SCAD Inc., which I will charitably call a garage-based novelty enlargement collective, set out to build a giant-sized SNES controller, complete with functioning buttons. A few months later the build is complete, and it looks, well, huge. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by inspiredEpic: Now what if they made a giant guitar hero controller o.o Through the Fire and Flames anyone? 2 Responses | Other threads
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