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Archive for the ‘Retro Gaming’ Category

July 1st, 2008

Astro Boy From Metro Tickets, Recycled Retroness

Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy in Shinjuku is made up of 138 000 recycled Tokyo Metro (subway, train, MRT) tickets. This piece of retro masterpiece is to mark the opening of the new Fukutoshin subway line.
The art reminds me of Astro Boy: Omega Factor (available @ Amazon), a very good Game Boy Advance action game a […]

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June 30th, 2008

Gameboy Micro, Famicom Style

The Nintendo Gameboy Micro Famicom edition is just…cute. Measures 10 x 5 x 1.7cm (4 x 2 x 0.7″ ), the screen of that of micro is brighter than the sun. A thing to note is that the micro is capable of playing GBA games only, $65.90 for a mint micro.
Where To Buy:
NCSX {Gameboy Micro […]

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June 16th, 2008

Space Invaders Keychain Set Of 3 Yummy Aliens, Hold Your Keys With Space Aura

Aliens appear everywhere…in outer space, in crop fields and in our games. Space Invaders have been invading Mother Earth for 30 years relentlessly. Their next target will be your bunch of keys. Maybe they are just being polite. $8.50 for a set of Space Invaders keychains. Pink, blue and yellow. Yummy.
Where To Buy:
NCSX {Space Invaders […]

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June 16th, 2008

The Original Sega Saturn Grey Controller [Gone In A Flash]

Remember the Sega Saturn? This 32-bit gaming console is over ten years old but there’s still mint and original Sega Saturn Grey pad for sale at $29.90. The only thing is that the controllers are sold out instantly after the sales page is up.
Yes, just poof like that.
Where To Gawk:
NCSX {Sega Saturn Grey Pad}
Image: […]

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May 29th, 2008

Pong Table Turns Dining Into Gaming

This Pong table is ideal for gaming and dining. Using 2400 LEDs and 2 trackpads, you can have a game of Pong before, after or during eating.
I want one.
Image & Via: SlipperyBrick

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May 22nd, 2008

Nintendo Micro VS System, Donkey Kong Hockey

Nintendo’s Micro VS System has a long history as its Game & Watch portables. Same as the Game & Watch series, a Micro VS System has only one game with Game A and B modes. In this Donkey Kong Hockey game, you get to play as Mario and try to score hockey goals against the […]

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May 21st, 2008

Super NES Wii Controller, Worth Your Buck For SNES Gaming

The Super NES Wii controller doesn’t come cheap (the owner bought it for around 40 to 50 bucks on eBay). But overall, the retro feel of a Super NES controller is there. Plug it into any VC games such as Super Mario or Street Fighter, and you’ll be instantly transported back to the Super NES […]

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May 20th, 2008

25 Years Of Exergaming, Everything Before The Wii Fit

Before the Wii Fit, there are many gaming gadgets that married exercise with video gaming. Boing Boing has detailed 18 such exergaming inventions - from the early Atari Joyboard (above) to the popular DDR to the present Wii Fit. Gaming and fitness do not need to be separated after all.
Where To Gawk:
Boing Boing {From Atari […]

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May 12th, 2008

NES Coffee Table, Storage Box & Controller, Supersize Retro Gaming

This is a NES coffee table, NES storage box and a big NES controller (ability to play NES Super Mario) all roll into one. Fancy making one out of your own retro hands? Just hit the link below for your NES coffee table DIY tutorials.
Where To Make:
Ultra Awesome {NES coffee table FINAL POST!! RAH!!!!}
Image: Ultra […]

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May 9th, 2008

ReNESED, Your Hotter Version Of NES

Want an Extreme Makeover of your NES? Spanish digital artist, Javier Segovia, may have the answer. This reNESED seems to be a wireless version of the retro NES but it is way too hot than the original.
Where To Gawk:
Javier Segovia
Image: Javier Segovia | Via: Kotaku

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