Nes

nintendo

NES Buckle Guarantees Fun Everywhere, Except Your Groin

The Nintendo Entertainment System Belt Buckle may be a) a real product, b) a completely stupid, far-fetched contraption, c) a way to cook your genitals or d) all of the above. Just attach it to your belt and be ready to play with it everywhere and/or be kicked by random people on the street. [NESBuckle]

10:45 AM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Jesus Diaz
2,120 views, 30 comments

put it where it doesn't belong

A NES Console Gets Stuffed Into a Light Gun

Modders these days seem to be fascinated with putting the old school NES where it doesn't belong—like controllers and cartridges. At least those mods made sense in some way—I mean this version isn't even the official NES light gun. It's a Super Joy knockoff. Still, kudos to the modder for stuffing your big NES into a tiny cavity. We are all soooo impressed. [Ben Heck Forums via Technabob via DVICE]

2:40 PM on Mon Jul 21 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,074 views, 14 comments

diy

DIY NES USB Controller Plays Games, Contains Emulator For Playing More Games

This DIY hack does what modders have been doing with NES controllers for years, and then adds an awesome twist. First of all, it's a USB controller that lets you play classic Nintendo games on your laptop. The cool part is there's an emulator crammed inside the controller and it contains all the software and ROMs you need to have a pretty intense retro Nintendo party all by yourself. So far designer Jay Kaye has made three; how about a couple thousand more? More »

5:00 PM on Sun Jul 20 2008
By Jack Loftus
5,967 views, 19 comments

Latest by Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Very nice. Expecting the Wi-fi/Bluetooth version... "Missed a secret" more »

consoles

Multi-Platform Universal Console Mod Plays Everything Modularly

This game console mod does things slightly different from older mods we've seen. Instead of taking an old console and shoving it into a smaller body, this guy made a universal body and modularizes consoles—in effect, turning consoles like the N64, NES, Megadrive, Jaguar, GBA, and PlayStation into insertable "cartridges" that can be played on this main unit. He's only got the N64 working (he says it's the hardest one), but will keep working on other systems until he can pretty much play everything made before 1998 on this thing. [Modded By Bacteria]

4:20 PM on Wed Jul 9 2008
By Jason Chen
1,958 views, 18 comments

Latest by n/a: WTF no blootoof? more »

nes mod

NES Cartridge Modded into NES System With Screen, Space-Time at Risk Again

I've changed my mind: this has to be the most jaw-dropping NES mod ever, beating April's one. And this time the space-time continuum is at risk of ripping. Modder Darkeru over at Ben Heck forums has twisted reality around by including an entire NES emulator system, plus controls, plus an LCD screen into an original NES cartridge. It got a tiny bit beaten-up during the mod work, but I think we can forgive that because it's so ingenious. If I was wearing a hat, I'd doff it in Darkeru's direction. [Ben Heck Forums]

12:00 PM on Sun Jul 6 2008
By Kit Eaton
8,249 views, 20 comments

Latest by Lupison: That first mod I said "Greatest Mod Ever, ever, ever". To this I say Greatest Mode Ever, Ever, Ever, Ever. more »

famicom

Nintendo Famicom Business Card Holders Combine Your Idealistic Childhood With Your Sellout Adulthood

What better way to bring your childhood into the present with these Nintendo Famicom business card holders. Your $8.80 will get you one random cartridge or controller, which may or may not be a that really horrible knockoff one made by that one lousy company in the mid '80s. We're looking at you, Ice Climber. If you're lucky, you'll get Zelda, Ballon Fight, or Mario instead. [GameAsylum via Nerd Approved]

6:30 PM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By Jason Chen
3,902 views, 12 comments

modding

The NES Controller Apple Remote Hack

An amazing coffee table, a mouse... now an Apple remote? Is there nothing the classic NES controller can't be modded into? Well, probably many things. But this one is at least simple to do and rather neat, involving a minimum of fiddling with solder and wires inside the NES. And you end up with a still fairly small Apple controller with added retro gaming chic. Are we witnessing a new modding culture to rival steampunk, I wonder? Controllerpunk? [Hacknmod— Thanks Joe]

5:30 AM on Tue May 20 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,215 views, 7 comments

Latest by Reilaos~: @madcow3417: Not necessarily IR, I'm thinking. more »

diy lamp

DIY Duck Hunt Lamp Still Has That Blasted Laughing Dog

When I look at the classic Nintendo Zapper I think of my younger days as a screaming, hot-headed 8-bit gamer, but not Fluffypants. No siree. The enterprising DIY lamp artist looked at the orange and gray plastic and saw a lamp. A few hours and one fabricated cardboard NES cartridge stand later, that laughing dog was back in action, ready to haunt my dreams once again. If this model played the level intro music I'd be tempted to break out the glue gun, but for now I'll just marvel at its brilliance from afar. [Craftster via Boing Boing Gadgets]

4:00 PM on Sun May 11 2008
By Jack Loftus
4,163 views, 12 comments

Latest by Rabid Penguin: Fun game, fugly lamp. more »

modding

NES Controller Mod, May Just be Most Fun Coffee Table Ever

Forget touchscreen, solar powered or even self-destructing coffee tables... Kyle Downes has modded the coffee table into its best version ever: a retro-tastic NES controller. Just look at the sleek lines, the high quality finish and classy glass top. And then giggle at the fact that it actually works. Don't believe it? Check out the video after the gallery. More »

7:40 AM on Fri May 9 2008
By Kit Eaton
65,111 views, 49 comments

Latest by xXCapto-ExsequorXx: Shoulda made it an Nes Dancepad. more »

concepts

reNESED, The Redesigned NES

Let us make something abundantly clear.

We would buy this reNESED concept by Javier Segovia. As an emulator it would be nice. But just for good old cartridges would be fine, too. Here's a bonus shot:

More »

12:30 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Mark Wilson
20,813 views, 49 comments

Latest by n/a: I would buy an snes or n64 version. more »

nintendo

FC Mobile Portable NES, Because One Screen Was Once Enough

Since Nintendo's patent has dropped on the NES, we're finally seeing all of the Nintendo gear that we could only dream about as kids. The FC Mobile is such a product, bringing a Nintendo Entertainment System into your hands. Reading real cartridges, 8-bit glory can either shine on its 2.4" display or be outputted to a television—all while fueled by classic AA batteries (sure, lithium ion would be more convenient, but it wouldn't capture the battery-burning nostalgia of yore). If you refuse to partake in emulation or your heart yearns for a simpler era, the FC Mobile will run about $40 on eBay. It's a shame the controls aren't just right. [eBay via technabob]

11:10 AM on Mon Apr 28 2008
By Mark Wilson
7,999 views, 17 comments

Latest by skulldriveshaft: Is the TSX banner spam messing up FireFox? Ben Heck just said "HECK!" more »

nes mod

NES Cartridge Modded into NES System. Space-Time Remains Intact

This has to be the most jaw-dropping NES mod ever ... putting a whole system-on-a-chip NES console clone into an original game cartridge. Talk about how to demonstrate the advances in shrinking electronics over the years! Modder Kotomi took an original Super Mario Brothers cartridge, gutted it and somehow squeezed in all the circuitry, chips, power switches, twin joystick ports and composite video and stereo audio sockets. And it even looks pretty neat. If I was wearing a hat, I'd tip it in Kotomi's direction. [Technabob]

6:26 AM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Kit Eaton
89,918 views, 36 comments

Latest by Asvetic: @The Monarch: Sweet Nerdsmithing! Where do you plug the 2nd player controller in? more »

autos

Car Engine Meets NES Controller

I'm confused, but happy to see this ~~Civic's~~ Corolla's engine block get a cover that looks like a NES controller. When this baby redlines, it sounds like me mashing buttons in bionic commando. Hello! Just build the turbo function INTO THE GAME. Prediction: The urge to punch down on running temperature A,B, and cross pad buttons during an oil change could lead to some pretty bad blistering. Recommendation: Sawzall the hood and give NESTER some breathing room! [Kotaku]

9:50 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Jason Chen
7,146 views, 30 comments

Latest by jackfrost132: It would be pretty sweet if you could hang an lcd monitor off the hood when it was open and use the giant controller for some giant gaming. more »

gaming

Super Genintari 4-in-1 Console Jams Nintendo, SEGA, and Atari

Super Genintari is the latest mega-console mod by Richard DaLuz, a perfect cocktail of Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System, Genesis and Super NES enclosed in a retro-'80s bronze acrylic case, "formed and shaped on a homemade stript heater." It connects to a TV using a single cable, running four games simultaneously, and probably cooks bread with the generated heat—like the video shows after the jump. We talked with Richard about his superconsole mod: More »

11:20 AM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Jesus Diaz
33,025 views, 30 comments

Latest by cjlopez: Wan't 1, pretty baaaaaaad more »

retromodo

Coin-Op NES Requires Serious Magic Fingers

While a slew of hotels feature sad, generic video game controllers ready to play whatever crappy IP-streaming games the chain may offer, many Japanese hotels were once stocked with these coin-op Famicom (NES) systems. A 100 yen coin would buy you 10-15 minutes of play, which is a pretty great deal compared to the mini bar or, uhh, "video on demand" services. To check out the Super Famicom (SNES), hit the jump. More »

9:20 AM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Mark Wilson
5,614 views, 8 comments

clips

NES Cartridge, Retooled as Harmonica

Anyone who lived through the '80s and had any semblance of cool had their own special technique for blowing in Nintendo Entertainment System cartridges to coax the gray boxes back to glorious 8-bit life. Now one precocious modder has taken this blowing to the next level by gutting an old game and replacing its innards with a harmonica. Consider the dumb video our way of saying don't think so hard now that you're back at work for the week, and that we're sorry you never grew up to become a baseball player/astronaut/cowboy. [via kotaku]

9:13 AM on Mon Mar 17 2008
By Mark Wilson
1,852 views, 2 comments

Latest by wohho: Wow, Engadget had this almost two days ago. Little slow guys; [www.engadget.com] more »

tetris

Mekaniskt Is Table-Sized Robotic Tetris, Needs Disintegrator Ray

The Mekaniskt is a robotic Tetris, an arm that can suck pieces, moving and rotating them to make the perfectly fit in place using Nintendo NES-like controls. The only problem: the lines don't disappear. More »

1:23 PM on Fri Jan 18 2008
By Jesus Diaz
9,021 views, 23 comments

diy

Giant NES Controller PC Case Mod...Bigger is Definitely Better

If you liked the Giant Nintendo controller with the built-in NES, chances are you will get a tremendous amount of geeky gaming satisfaction out of this PC mod as well. The case was built as part of a school project by students in Sweden, and the result is a precise, clean-looking mod that cost only $300 to build. Why they decided to go so big is unclear, but it works—and talk about airflow! Hit the link for a complete photo gallery detailing the construction. [Project Page via TechPowerUp via Technabob]

6:00 PM on Wed Dec 12 2007
By Sean Fallon
3,913 views, 9 comments

Latest by discounteggroll: shit, even a 120mm fan looks pathetically circumsized in that sumbitch. surface area cooling I guess more »

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