Before you throw away your old NES games, not that a true gamer would ever do that, you are going to want to check out all of these creative game cartridge remixes. The old video game cartridges found here used to be playable on everything from an NES to a Sega Saturn, and have now become functional items such as clocks, hard drives and jewelry.
A few old video games have become collectors' items worth tons of money. However, many more of these old school games are completely worthless. It's easy to want to throw these games away, but it's more awesome to upcycle them into things that can be used around the house. After all, nothing says "I love you" like a ring shaped after the Super Mario Bros. cartridge.
15 Creative Game Cartridge Remixes
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Custom Cartridge Urinals
The Nintendo Video Game Urinal is a Gamer's Dream Bathroom Project
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Video Game Rebranding Designs
Billy Bishop Creates a Punk Rocker Mario Mash Up for Nintendo World
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Nintendo Timekeepers
The 'Nerdy Clocks' Etsy Shop Offers Old-School Gaming Gems
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Recycled Cartridge Chandeliers
The Upcycled Lowell and Louise Ink Cartridge Lamps
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Mario Music Makers
The Nintendo Harmonica is the Best Thing Since Duck Hunt
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Geeky Gamer Interiors
Pixel Art Studios Creates the Gamer Room Where Dreams are Made
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Retro Game Cartridge Renderings
Stefan Birgir Pays Tribute to Nintendo's Past with Cute Pixel Art
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Upcycled Gamer Cartridges
Transformed NES Hard Drives are a Geeky Pleasure
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Personified Retro Toys
Squid Kids Ink's 'So Analog' Collection is for the Geeky Gamer
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Reincarnated Game Systems
The NES Cartridge-Playing Cartridge is a Unique DIY
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Nintendo Hard Drives
The NES External Hard Drive is for Hardcore Fanboys
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8-Bit-Themed Furniture
This NES-Themed Furniture Set is a Gamer's Geeky Dream Living Room Setup
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Retro Gamer Lighting
The Atari Lamp Illuminates the Dark World of Video Games
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Miniscule Game Cartridge Jewelry
Ohmygeekness's Video Game Charms are Smaller Than a Penny
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Upcycled Printer Stamps
The Relife Cartridge Turns Nearly Empty Ink Cartridges into Office Tools
Related Ideas
Gaming-Themed Chocolate Partnerships
Kinder Joy and Nintendo Partnered on a Limited-Edition Range
Ultra-Slim Handheld Gaming Consoles
The 'GamerCard' is Powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W
Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Retro-Style Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Marks a Milestone
Cyberpunk DJ Console Concepts
The Image Creates the MIDI Controller Concept
Gaming Accessories Capsules
Kingdom Hearts x graniph Brings RPG Icons to Everyday Accessories
Sleek Retro Console Remakes
Retro Games Ltd. Announced 'THEC64 Mini' Commodore 64 Remake
Galaxy-Inspired Board Games
The Monopoly Super Mario Galaxy Movie Edition Brings Cosmic Gameplay
Game Character-Themed Clogs
Crocs x Super Mario Capsule Brings Mushroom Kingdom Icons to Footwear
Portable Cd Music Players
Fiio DM15 R2R Portable CD Player Revives Physical Media with Modern Tech
Cartridge-Ready Pocket Consoles
HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition Launches
Nostalgic Colorful Casette Players
We Are Rewind Introduces the Retro WE-001 EDITH Device
Wooden Figure Sets
Nintendo Unveiled 'My Mario' in 30-Piece and 3-Piece Sets
Retro Gaming Handhelds
Evercade Nexus Brings Physical Cartridges Back to Portable Gaming
Visceral Record Turntables
Orbit Kinetic Turntable Revels in Music Through Flipping Wooden Tiles
Retro Gaming Chargers
The Mobile BOY Power Bank Merges Portable Energy with Classic Handheld Games
E-Waste Portable Game Systems
The Steam Deck Motherboard Case Concept is Screen-Free
Premium Retro Gaming Handhelds
Ayaneo Pocket S Mini Delivers True 4:3 Retro Gameplay
See-Through Retro Gamer Controllers
The 8BitDo 64 Controller Comes in New Transparent Options
Translucent Retro Controller Releases
Killscreen Releases Funtastic Ice Blue/Clear DualSense
Game-Ready Fry Holders
GamiFries Lets Gamers Attach a Snack to Handheld Controllers
Pocket-Sized Fidget Toy
Slider-Gamemackey Combines Retro Gaming Buttons with Fidget Puzzle Action
Pocket Gaming Power Hubs
The Powerboy 2-In-1 Retro Gaming Console Plays Games and Charges
Modernized Boomboxes
We Are Rewind Revives the Boombox with Retro-Inspired GB-001 Cassette Player
Y2K-Inspired CD Players
BEAMS Records Portable CD Player Embraces a Nostalgic Style
Retro Audio Controllers
The 8bitdo Retro Cube 2 Uses a D-Pad for Volume and Playback Control
Bright Edition Consoles
Analogue Releases the 3d Prototype Consoles Inspired by Nintendo 64 Colors
Retro Gaming Controllers
Hyperkin Partners with ModRetro for M64-Compatible Designs
Backward-Boost Gaming Systems
Nintendo’s Switch 2 Update Introduces a Handheld Boost Mode
Gaming Handheld Clutches
The OneXSugar Wallet Gaming Device is Styled Like a Clutch When Closed
Wearable Gaming Computers
Pip-Boy 3000 Replica from Bethesda Includes Screen & Radiation Detector
Authentic Retro Hardware Revival
NEOGEO AES+ Delivers True Hardware Experience Without Emulation
Portable Game Console Chargers
The Belkin Charging Case Pro Keeps Consoles Charged on Long Trips
Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems
The Conceptual 'Kimera' Handheld Gaming Console is Immersive
Retro Gaming Smartphone Systems
The SOOLRA Attachable Controller and App Transform Smartphones
Cassette Player Colorway Expansions
Pink Player ‘Edith’ Adds Flair to We Are Rewind’s Retro Lineup
Retro Gaming Smartwatches
The Atari 2600 My Play Smartwatch Has Four Classic Games
Keychain Game Controllers
Mini GameCube Controller Keychain Functions as a Fully Playable Gamepad
Game-Based T-Shirt Capsules
UNIQLO's UT Launches an Archival 'Super Mario Series' Collection
Video Game Console Sneakers
The Nike AIR SNES Allows Fans to Actually Play Retro Games
Furniture-Style Arcade Games
Swap Arcade Hides in Plain Sight as a Cabinet
Nostalgic Capsule Collections
The UNIQLO UT x Tamagotchi Range Marks 30 Years of the Digital Pet
Retro Music Player Cases
The iPod Classic iPhone 17 Case Recreates the Look of a Worn Ipod
Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Analogue 3D Funtastic Consoles Come in a Rainbow of Colors
Category-Defining Home Arcade Collections
Basic Fun! Debuts Its Inaugural Home Arcade Collection
Modern Physical Digital Players
The Conceptual A Cartridge-Based Audio Player Ensa
Vertical Dual-Screen Handhelds
The MagicX Zero 40
Retro Handheld Consoles
Modretro Chromatic Revives a Console with New Materials and Cartridge Play
Compact Cassette-Inspired Music Players
FiiO's Snowsky Launched the Snowsky Retro Nano
Nostalgic Tech Accessories
The Tamagotchi x CASETiFY Capsule Turns Virtual Pets into Accessories
Vintage Video Game-Inspired Wearables
The Bethesda Pip-Boy 3000 Replica Has a Four-Inch Display
Screen Retro Consoles
HOMMEMADE Gaming Console by A$AP Rocky Uses Retropie and a Flip-Up Display
Nostalgic Gaming Devices
The Playdate Handheld Console Reimagines Retro Gameplay with Modernity
Video Game-Themed Beverages
Candy Can and Bandai Namco Entertainment Partner on Exclusive Collab
Brick Console Replicas
LEGO x SEGA Genesis Console Rebuilds the 16-Bit System as a Display Model
Retro-Inspired Smartphone Gaming Controllers
The GameSir Pocket Taco Has a Nostalgic Design
Playful Home Purifiers
The WOOP Air Purifier Brings Gaming Nostalgia into Functional Home Design
Ugly-Cute Character Keyrings
Fuggler x SpongeBob Remixes Beloved Cartoons in a Signature Style
Nostalgic Clamshell Handhelds
Anbernic's RG34XXSP is the Nostalgic Gaming Device People Want
Retro Clamshell-Style Gaming Consoles
The Miyoo Mini Flip Will Feature a 2.8-Inch IPS Screen
Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags
Nik Bentel Studio Debuts the Speaker Bag & Mixer Bag
Minimalist CD Player Peripherals
The TINYL 'COVER' Gives the Humble CD Player a Modern Overhaul
In-Car Gaming Experiences
Atari and AirConsole are Partnering to Bring Games to Volkswagens
Retro Cartoon Tech Accessories
Higround x SEGA Partner for a Sonic the Hedgehog Collection
Stylish Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket VERT Has a 6,000mAh Battery
Remastered Classic Arcade Games
Bandai Namco is Remaking Pac-Man World 2 with Enhancements
Retro Game Watches
Pokémon Gold Wrist Build Recreates the Classic Game on Custom Hardware
Handheld Retro Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket MICRO Classic Weighs in at 227-Grams
Cartridge Ritual Interfaces
The SN Operator Brings the Cartridge Ritual to Steam Deck and PCs
Charming Retro Storage
This Floppy Disk Inspired SD Card Concept Brings Forth Vintage Style
Customizable Console Bundles
Nintendo Paired Switch 2 with a Pick-your-own Digital Game
Video Game Plant-Inspired Cameras
Nintendo Spotlights the Iconic Piranha Plant Camera Device
Gaming Cartridge PC Hubs
The Epilogue SN Operator Works with SNES Cartridges
Playing Card-Themed Apparel
Nintendo Launches a New hanafuda Product Collection
Vintage Imaging Kits
PGYTECH RetroVa Turns iPhones into Vintage Photo Systems
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
Screen-Free Interactive Gaming
tonies and Hasbro Turn Classic Board Games Into Audio Adventures
Retro Audio Cabinets
Arcade Game-Shaped Cabinet by Love Hultén Plays Vinyl and Cassette Tapes
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Mobile Retro Gaming Handsets
The AYANEO Pocket ACE Supports Classic Console Games
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles
The ModRetro M64 Revives 90s Technology in a Modern Way
Retro Goggle-Style Gamer Accessories
The Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy Revives a 90s Console
Millennium Era-Inspired Gaming Controllers
The abxylute N9C Has a GameCube-Like Design
Modernized Retro Controllers
Nintendo's New Switch Online Gamecube Controller Supports Retro Games
Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
The Tetris Forever Handheld Video Game Console Marks 40 Years
Compact Key-Fob Consoles
The Playfob Reimagines Car Access as an Adorable Handheld Gaming
Tracker-Friendly Gaming Console Cases
The Belkin Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2 Feature-Rich
Retro Multiplayer Revival Games
Nintendo revives Star Fox with online multiplayer for Switch 2
Compact Gaming Devices
The Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini Brings 4:3 Screen and Affordable Retro Gaming
Gaming Star Toppers
The Super Mario Invincibility Star Tree Topper Adds a Lighted Gaming Icon
Mobile Retro-Inspired Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Go Plays Classics in a Portable Format
Sharable Digital Video Games
The Nintendo Switch Virtual Game Card Allows for Sharing
Desktop Display Gadgets
Minitoo Retro Pc Style Device Combines Alarm Clock, Speaker, and Display
Collaborative Upcycled Collections
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Works with Toyota for Upcycled Goods
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Gaming Wearable Devices
Tetris Watch Combines Classic Gameplay with Smartwatch Features
Video Game Desktop Toys
The Nintendo Talking Flower Plays Cheeky Comments and More
Gaming Trivia Apps
Retro Game Trivia Offers Daily Retro Gaming Quizzes And Fun Facts
Brick Toy Revivals
LEGO’s new Game Boy set includes Mario & Zelda-inspired cartridges
Retro Puzzle Block Computers
Lego Fan Build Recreates a Vintage Pc with Interchangeable Screens
Nostalgic Timeless Click Devices
This 3D-Printed iPod Classic Fidget Toy Revives Tactile Memory
Creative Canvas Online Games
Nintendo is Bringing The Classic 'Mario Paint' to Nintendo Switch
Next-Gen Console Customizations
eXtremeRate Unveiled Solutions for the ' Nintendo Switch 2'
Adorable Mini Instant Cameras
The Retro Digital Toy Camera Brings Tiny Photo Capture to Keychains
Retro-Inspired PC Cases
Maingear's Retro95 Makes High-End PCs Look like Old 90s Boxes
Retro Software DIY Handhelds
DIY Retro Windows 98 Handheld Computer is Old-school Inside and Out
Musician-Honoring Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind WE-001 Elvis Presley Limited Edition is Chic
Lifestyle Gaming Ecosystems
Nintendo Extends Music Access Beyond Its Consoles
Retro Platforming Game Controllers
CRKD Released a Limited-Edition GEX Trilogy-Themed Gamepad
Collectible Mini Cameras
The Photo Creator Mini Cam Lets Kids Snap Photos Without a Phone
Adorable Remixed Board Games
Tokidoki Edition Monopoly Turns Classic Strategy into Pastel Pop Art
Retro Game Additions
Nintendo Adds Mario Clash, Mario’s Tennis and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong
Value-Minded Video Game Consoles
This Nintendo Switch MAR10 Day Bundle Celebrates the Console
Nostalgic Audio Interfaces
CassetteOne Blends Retro Design With Ambient Audio and Playlists
Portable Album Players
The ENSA P1 Portable Audio Player Uses Physical Music Cartridges
Nostalgic Digital Cameras
The Cs-8 Digital Video Camera Brings Back the Art of Filmmaking
Nostalgic Handheld Video Cameras
The Camp Snap CS-8 Video Camera Records onto SD Cards
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Retro Nostalgic Computing Revivals
Ultimate 64 Revives Iconic C64 with Modern Updates
Revived Game Cartridges
Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Returns a Classic to the Chromatic
Miniature Dice Computers
The Console’88 Stores a Full Dice Set in a Retro Computer-Shaped Vessel
Themed Pinball Machines
Stern Pinball Launches the Pokémon Arcade Machine
Floppy Disk-Resembling Wallets
Floppy Disk Wallet by BEAMS Recreates Retro Storage in Leather
Repairable Gaming Consoles
Nintendo Prepares a Switch 2 Variant with User-Replaceable Batteries
Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Systems
Hyper Mega Tech's NEOGEO Edition is Packed with Nostalgia
Remastered Iconic Role-Playing Games
Square Enix is Releasing Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remakes
Adventurous Video Game Records
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Vinyl Soundtrack is Limited
Playable Gaming Archives
The Internet Archive Preserves 758 Retro PC Demo Discs
Narrative Retro Revivals
Truxton Extreme Adds Comic Storytelling to a Classic Arcade Game
Sustainable Hand-Crafted Keyboards
This Working Synth is Crafted from Cardboard and Walnut Keys
Joystick Whiskey Decanters
The Atari Joystick Decanter Set Blends Retro Gaming with Nostalgia
Personal Photo Minigames
Pictonico! Turns Camera Roll Content into Rapid-Fire Challenges
Upcycled AI Speaker Concepts
Xiaomi Mi 8 Retrofit Runs Gemini Ai Inside Retro TV Shell
Electronic Gaming Accessories Lineups
JSAUX Debuts Nintendo Console-Compatible Accessories
Gaming Accessory Lines
SUPCASE, MUMBA, and i-Blason Debut Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories
Archival Game-Honoring Books
Sony’s 30th Anniversary Book Uncovers Unseen Prototypes and Designs
Multiplayer Cartoon Soccer Games
Nintendo is Adding 'Super Mario Strikers' to NSO on Switch 2
Arcade Game Revivals
Snake Classic Revives The Arcade Game With Modern Features And Challenges
Creator Edition Consoles
The Larrabee Creator Edition M1 record console celebrates studio legacy