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Retro Gamer Lighting

The NES Advantage Joystick Desk Lamp Upcycles Obsolete Controllers

— June 5, 2011 — Eco
Michael Smalley of RecycledRetroGear created this NES Advantage Joystick Desk Lamp out of an obsolete video game controller. Smalley removed the joystick on the console and replaced it with a 40-watt light bulb and minimalist lampshade. He doesn't indicate what the buttons on the right side of the console have been configured to do, but the lamp does turn on and off with a button rather than a switch.

This lamp from an upcycled gamer console is just one of the ways savvy DIYers have been modifying their old, obsolete tech devices to be functional in a modern setting. Items that would otherwise have been trashed now have a new, more useful life and a killer backstory for their owners to share with guests.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Obsolete Tech - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to offer DIYers more opportunities to upcycle obsolete tech into modern functional items.
2. Retrofuturism - There is an opportunity for companies in the lighting and electronics industries to create more products that balance the style of retro gaming with the innovations of modern technology.
3. Sustainable Lighting Design - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for lighting manufacturers to shift towards sustainable design by repurposing outdated electronics and providing customers with eco-friendly products.
Industry Implications
1. DIY - The DIY industry has an opportunity to provide more guidance and resources for consumers looking to upcycle their obsolete tech into functional household items.
2. Lighting - The lighting industry has an opportunity to create more sustainable, eco-friendly designs by repurposing outdated electronics and reducing their carbon footprint.
3. Electronics - The electronics industry has an opportunity to collaborate with artists and designers to create products that combine the nostalgic appeal of retro gaming with modern innovations.
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