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We featured the iCade gaming cabinet for your iPad back in May last year, we loved it and now ThinkGeek have revealed the 8-Bitty controller which can be used for an iPad or iPhone and I love this even more.

It’s a much simpler task to identify the differences between the 8-Bitty and a NES controller than it is to list their similarities. There are two shoulder buttons and an additional two face buttons (for a total of four) not present on the NES controller – necessary additions given the sophistication of contemporary games. And the controller is more colorful than Nintendo’s gray, red and black original, with a front face of primary colors, and edged in a wood-styled veneer.

However, a closer inspection of the product photography betrays the incredible attention to detail and respect shown to the original NES control pad. The 8-Bitty recreates its inspiration down to an insane level of detail. There are the small, rounded oblong rubber buttons recessed into the face in the precise location of the NES controller’s start and select buttons. There are the chubby arrows on each of the D-pad’s four directional buttons. There’s even the tiny cuboid of missing plastic on the controller’s upper edge in line with the cable of the original controller. Hopefully the 8-Bitty will feel as authentic as it looks. Correctly weighted buttons and pad are a must.

No release date has yet been announced but ThinkGeek do have it listed on their site for $24.99 and if you’re interested they will email you once it’s available.

via: Bit Rebels

Check out this Super Mario 8-bit Clock with Goomba Pendulum. Handmade by no less than Father Time himself, at Clockwork Oregon, this awesome clock is available to buy for £29.22 plus posting but hurry they’re selling fast.

However, if this sweet clock has gone there are plenty of other ones available on their Etsy site. I felt like I’d hit the jackpot when I came across quite a few Zelda clocks, a Yoshi, a Mario 1-UP, Kirby, Tetris heart, Bowser in his flying clown machine, Pac-Man, Mega Man, Tanooki Suit Mario, and may favorite….Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!! clock! I mean, come on! The clock features Little Mac taking a swing and the ear-biting, dove-loving, 8-bit version of Mike Tyson!

via: technabob

It’s a real-world question mark block! Making it really obvious that you love 8-bit gaming, this unique question mark block lamp features a quarter inch poplar frame, colored translucent acrylic, and colored paper to add texture to the bricks on either side of the question mark.

Will it contain coins or a power up? OK, well, neither actually – just some custom electronics, and the only thing you’ll get if you punch this thing is personal injury and a broken lamp.

via: Gizmodo

…and that’s official.

With the launch of the Guinness book of records: Gamer edition, comes a huge feat. A bunch of students in the Netherlands have produced the worlds largest game controller. When I was at university, I was too busy playing Mario Kart.

I hope they are working on plans to retain their title basing it on the N64 pad.

One of the other records set was a man playing Mario Galaxy in a vertical wind tunnel for 18 minutes. Maybe I can get in there too by playing GTA in a bath of beans…

Guinness world record controller :: Make

The most recognizable and unforgettable characters in the video game industry team up to bring you the Nintendo Collector’s Edition of the world’s most popular board game, Monopoly. No controllers are necessary this time as you join forces with Mario, Luigi, Link, Zelda, Kirby and others on a quest to defeat your opponents and own it all. I must admit that I’m not keen on the many different versions of Monopoly out there, being a bit of a purist myself I usually prefer sticking with the original but this one is something I’m looking forward to playing.

The Nintendo Collector’s edition comes complete with 6 collectible pewter tokens featuring Mario’s Cap, Link’s Iron Boots, Donkey Kong’s Barrel, Hylian Shield, Koopa Shell and NES Controller. Rules include a 60 minute speed play option for a shorter game with the same amount of fun. Now you can buy, sell and trade your favorite Nintendo characters for a whole new game-playing experience. From everyone’s favorite red-capped plumber to barrel-tossing Donkey Kong to bounty hunter Samus Aran, they’re all up for grabs in this cool looking version of Monopoly.

Available from Amazon for £31.46

Show your allegiance to Hyrule with a set of Triforce coasters. Produced by 1337motif at the Etsy shop, these are hand made from solid Walnut and Maple to an amazing finish.

6 of these coasters will cost you $50 plus shipping and will put you in the Princess’ good books for eternity.

He’s also got got an amazing Triforce chopping board which I’d be more than happy to butter my toast on!
Triforce coasters via Geeky Gadgets

Another inhabitant of Georgia has pimped up their ride to show their love of computer games. First there was the Mr PacMan car. Now we have the Nintendo version! Plus the canvas being the same style Chevy. Man, I’d love to see these two race it out on Koopa Beach.

From the outside, it looks like any other pimped-up car with 22″ rims… apart from the giant NES controller on the side. But inside, is where the love is. Re-upholstered seats to include the retro Nintendo colours of black, red and grey. Mario and Luigi on the seats. I’m not sure what “Game Over” is telling the passengers in the back, but I love the detailing. That’s not saying I’d be happy to cruise around in this thing picking up chicks though.

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