That folks, is an honest to goodness, fully functioning urinal constructed out of old SNES games. But before you grab the fire and pitch forks, we much stress that only already broken games and “useless sports games” were sacrificed for the greater good. While it is somewhat sad even considering the content of the games, having one of these in your bathroom would be pretty awesome, no?
When I think of “retro” gaming consoles, the GameCube isn’t necessarily one that first comes to mind. Yet if you really think about it in technology years, the GameCube is pretty old. Just because it’s old doesn’t mean we can’t still have some fun with it though. One of the most popular mods for gamers and tinkers alike is the “portable console mod”. Taking a console such as a PS2, Dreamcast, or in this case, a GameCube, and transforming it into something small and lightweight means added entertainment on the road.
The man behind the work is seasoned modder, “Techknott”. For the Flip-top GameCube, a considerable amount of engineering and ingenuity had to be employed in order to shrink down that rather bulky cube into a more “pocketable” experience. In truth, you probably won’t want to attempt stuffing this in your pocket. What it lacks in real world pocket-ability however, it more than makes up for it in added mobile entertainment. Just think of all the amazing NES/SNES/GameCube games you can now play on the go!
I’d totally make one if I had time…and a GameCube to sacrifice. Anyone else willing to take the plunge?
Modders, hackers, geeks, and nerds. We’re all creative in our own ways when it comes to gadgets and electronics. But there are so many other ways we can show off and build things that aren’t exactly electrical in nature yet still have strong cues to the geek culture we so thoroughly enjoy. So how exactly do you “branch out” into other areas? By making geeky furniture of course (or in this case, having your girlfriend make it). First off, a g/f that is a serious gaming nut — hook, line, and sinker. Second, strolling around your house everyday and looking at authentic looking lightsabers and Super Mario blocks all over the place is a dream come true for just about any geek I would assume. Judging by the picture above, these people look pretty serious right?
[Everything was] created by my girlfriend Judith for her apartment. We both love video games, especially Super Mario. She’s currently studying Mechanical Engineering in Germany and has also built an incredible lightsaber for my birthday. She’s a hardcore Super Mario Land (Game Boy) gamer and we both are fans of the whole franchise.
I designed the shelf for our growing collection of videogames (almost 200 Wii games) and I thought the boxes would be perfect with the backround [of hills] and a cloud (all made of wood). Beside the shelf was a small table for the phone and the Internet and I thought it would be cool if we could have a warp pipe too. So she’s created the warp pipe based on a garbage can [that] big enough to hide all the cables.
We’ve bought the figures and the mushroom to make it perfect. I designed the Game Boy clock [to include] the Super Mario Land scene with objects as numbers, because it is her favorite game … It works very well with the wall color and it’s not too colorful …
Currently she’s working on a small Koopa shell (the same size as the mushroom) for the shelf. So I’m just the guy with the ideas and she’s my Super Judith! ;o)
Ok, I’ve got to meet these people. They would be the coolest neighbors…ever.
It used to be that back in the day, you blew the hell out of those old game cartridges just to get them to work. At times, the sessions could go on for minutes on end, making your face blue, and head light. It was all for the greater good though. Fast forward a decade or two and games are making the move from cartridge to disc to digital download. Cartridges are still alive in today’s society but just don’t hold the importance they once did. But instead of throwing them out, be resourceful. Make something.
That’s what ebay seller NES_Harmonica has done, and done quite well I might add. There really isn’t much explaining that needs to be done. This crafty fellow took a Hohner Pocket Pal harmonica and crammed it inside each of these cartridges giving the musical type and actual decent instrument in a flash design. There’s plenty of gamers out there who are also brilliant and talented musicians. Why not impress both crowds with the NES Cartridge Harmonica?
Bidding is starting at $7. How can you not bid?
Any geek (or poser) can carry around an assortment of gadgets and put off the image that he is a knowledgeable techie. But only the true nerds fill their house with such affair. The NES Controller Rug will promptly let everyone know your inner being. I would have to have at least two myself. They’re simply too nice and too cool to be covered by feet and dirt. At the same time, I’d want to show such a rug off. Decisions decisions. What would you do?
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ROM’s are a geeks best friend. Today apparently they seem to be a hot topic…
Ever want to carry a library of ROM’s in a convenient, stylish, and portable form factor that you can take with you from computer-to-computer? The SNES controller above had the guts removed and replaced with the contents of a flash drive as well as a USB hub. The results is a controller that houses all the ROM’s you could ever want combined with a single cable allowing you to hook up and play said ROM’s on any computer. Now that is true plug-in-play support gaming on the go. This is of course a proof of concept in that you could make a similar device from any controller from any platform and inject your own ROM’s.
Consider me impressed. *…starts looking for old gaming controllers…*
Have a gamer and tech geek in your life? Have I got the perfect albeit expensive stocking stuffer for you. The Super Mario World SNES Hard Drive is a labor of love that comes in 320GB, 500GB, and 600GB flavors. I see a lot of custom hard drives pass by me everyday with a majority of them being pretty cool. But for some reason this particular drive really has me wanting it. The size is understandably a tad large for a 2.5″ external hard drive because of the larger size of SNES cartridges, but the smiles, looks, and comments that you’re sure to receive will be well worth it. As far as the innards go, Toshiba 2.5″ drives are used throughout. Power requirements are thankfully contained in one connection via USB. Requiring an external power source would have killed this for me. Then again, a 2.5″ external drive rarely needs extra power anyway.
The choice of Super Mario World as the featured enclosure is one for the masses being that Mario World is a favorite to many a gamer, myself included. But we are all different and different things make us tick. For you who dare to be different, 8BitMemory says that any SNES game can be custom made into an enclosure. Whether you simply don’t like Super Mario or you just want to be more exclusive, the choice is yours.
The best part about all of this custom tom foolery is the price — a mere $139.99 for the 500GB versions. Savvy shoppers can find several 2.5″ 500GB external drives around for quite a bit less. On the flip side however, you can also find many 500GB 2.5″ external that meet or exceed that $139.99 threshold. It all comes down to one simple question: Is it worth it?
My stocking just found a new inhabitant.
Whether or not you’re a packrat or simply love old games and the memories they bring back, being able to use old game consoles or accessories for new projects brings a sort of accomplishment or pride in knowing you’re getting a second use out of an object that was destined for the trash heap. The gadget in question is that of old NES catridges by adding in a bit of new school internal storage.
If you are the type that needs several external hard drives and requires that they be small and portable, external drives constructed out of old NES catridges seems like a pretty reasonable idea. If you have the catridges laying around, that’s one less thing you have to spend money on. Not to mention, how insanely cool it will be to whip out classics such as Super Mario Brothers, Zelda, and other golden oldie favorites only to reveal their hidden innards give them a fresh lease on life.
Ranging in sizes that come in: 250 GB, 320 GB, 400 GB, 500 GB, and 750 GB, any and everyone should be able to find a size that suits them just perfectly.
If these little new age wonders have caught your fancy, stopping by 8BitMemory’s Etsy shop will lead you on the path to retro goodness. Such cool combinations of old and new will set you back more than your average external however with the entry level 250 GB option ringing in at $119.99.
Of course, if the cost is a little much for you or you simply want to get your own hands dirty, you can always take up this little venture on your own.
8BitMemory’s Etsy Shop: NES Catridge Portable Hard Drives
Source: Geeky-Gadgets, Technabob
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