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
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Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles
unidice Elevates Analog or Digital Pastimes with Six Displays
Pocket-Sized Gaming Consoles
The SEGA-DBS is a Retro Console with a Digital Calendar
Game-Themed Apparel Collections
BoxLunch and Super Mario Bros Launch Collaborative Apparel
Video Game-Inspired Boots
Red Wing Shoes Revealed a Super Mario Bros. Inspired Boots
Rotating Display Gaming Consoles
The Small Universe X Sugar Cubes Work in Two Orientations
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Compact Gamepad Designs
99 City 8's Gamepad Concept Boasts a Hint of Playful Color
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Branded Automotive Gaming Controllers
The Ferrari Nintendo Steering Wheel is Highly Detailed
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles
The 'PiBoy Mini' Offers Retro Gaming In a Portable Package
Retro-Themed Mechanical Keyboards
8BitDo's Latest Keyboard is Inspired by SNES-Era Gaming
Retro 90s Arcade Games
The Arcade1Up X-Men '97 Cabinet Features Eight Classic Titles
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles
The 'ORBIS' Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Multipurpose
Crypto-Integrated Game Consoles
The BitBoy One from Ordz Games lets Players Earn Crypto
Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts
This Conceptual Nintendo Switch 2 Elevates a Classic
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
Retro-Inspired Handheld Concepts
AYANEO Announced the 'Pocket DMG' as Part of its 'REMAKE' Line
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
Keychain-Sized Gaming Consoles
The Anbernic 'RG Nano' is the Next Retro Gaming Device for Fans
Recycled Waste Speakers
Gomi Transforms Old Plastic Waste Into Bluetooth Speakers
Family-Friendly Gamer Apparel
The Gap x Super Mario Nintendo Clothing Line is Arriving in Japan
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Transparent Retro Gamepads
8BitDo Launched Two New Colorways for its SN30 Pro SE Controller
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
Video Game Ice Creams
The Super Mario x Baskin-Robbins Collection is Arriving in Japan
Game-Themed Console Skins
The dbrand Clone of the Kingdom Skin Transforms the Nintendo Switch
Modular Handheld Gaming Systems
The 'feeel' Gaming System by Jasmin Kappler is Customizable
Collaboration Gaming Console Timepieces
The ANICORN x SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis is Retro-Inspired
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Millennium Gamer Smartphone Chargers
The Elago WS M5 Charging Stand is Game Boy-Inspired
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Video Game Crochet Kits
The Woobles PAC-MAN Crochet Kit Celebrates a Familiar Arcade Game
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
DJ Console-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Pioneer CDJ 2000 Console Moving Set
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Video Game-Inspired Ice Creams
Baskin Robbins Celebrates the Super Mario Bros Wonder Launch
Scent-Releasing Gaming Devices
The 'Gamescent' Syncs with Gameplay to Add a Sense of Smell
Video Game-Inspired Side Tables
The Pac Man Side Table by Yu Ren Gives Life to an Inanimate Object
Elevated Anime-Inspired Home Decor
The Nendo Pokémon Mosaic Collection Has 75 Pieces
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Themed Gaming Console Bundles
The Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle Comes with a Game
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Retroid Pocket 2S is Retro Yet Powerful
Insulated Video Game Tumblers
The Super Mario Tumbler Book is Arriving at 7-Eleven Japan
Ultra-Compact Horizontal Handhelds
The MIYOO A30 Emulates Thousands of Games at a Low Price
Metal Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Officially Unveiled the 'RG405M' In a Promotional Video
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Nostalgic Gamer Smartphone Wallets
The elago Game Boy MagSafe Wallet is Nintendo-Inspired
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Video Game-Inspired Desserts
Nékter Juice Bar and Nintendo Created the Mario Kart Cookie Cruiser
Vintage Console Upscale Systems
The RetroTINK-4K Works with a Range of Retro Gaming Consoles
All-in-One Anime Card Games
The Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic is Ready to Play
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps
The Polymega App Offers Access to Nostalgic Titles
90s-Style Gaming Console Skins
The Dbrand PS5 Retro Darkplates Come in Four Colors
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
First-Person Vintage-Inspired Games
Mouse is a New Shooter Game Inspired by Vintage Disney
Arcade Game Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents its new Pac-Man Arcade Set with 2,650 Pieces
Video Game-Themed Sauces
TRUFF Launched a Trio of Super Mario Bros. Truffle-Infused Hot Sauces
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Multipurpose Handheld Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20SX Plays Games from Various Platforms
Gamified Music-Making Machines
The 'Beat Machine' Has a Full-Size Arcade Game Design
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Ultra-Miniature Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Unveiled the RG28XX to Play Retro Games in your Pocket
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Co-Branded Nintendo Cookies
OREO Partners with Nintendo for Limited Edition Super Mario Cookies
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Recycled Plastic Portable Speakers
Gomi Releases Bluetooth Speakers Made of Recycled Plastic Waste
Old-Fashioned Cartoon Cereal Tins
This Mickey Mouse-Themed Collector’s Metal Tin is Collectible
Expanded-Capacity Game Cartridges
Evercade's 'Giga Carts' Enable Larger, More Ambitious Titles
Premium Button Gaming Handhelds
Ampown's 'XU10' Handheld Emulation Device has a High Build Quality
Nostalgic Gaming Cookies
The OREO x Super Mario Cookies are Embossed with Collectible Designs
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
McDonalds Introduces a New Grimace Game Boy Color
Japanese RPG Remakes
ATLUS is Working on a Remake of Persona 2 and Persona 4 Golden
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Adapters
The Epilogue GB Operator Plays Retro Game Cartridges
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
Remastered Fan-Favorite RPGs
Nintendo is Bringing Back the Critically-Acclaimed Paper Mario Title
Interactive Gaming Clogs
These Special Crocs Can Be Scanned for an Exclusive Gaming Experience
All-In-One Gaming Consoles
Analogue's TurboGrafx-16 Consoles Prepare for Preorders
Anime-Inspired Collectible Collections
Fangamer Launches a New Line of Castlevania Merch
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Gamepad-Like Game Controllers
CRKD Introduces the NES-Style Neo S Game Controller
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Game-Inspired Soap Collections
Lush Launch Super Mario Bros. Movie-Inspired Soap Collection
Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
The XGO Handheld Retro Gaming Console Supports 10 Emulators
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Re-Released Retro Action Games
Blaze Evercade Released the Duke Nukem Collection for its Consoles
Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
The 'Delta' Application is Now Available on iOS Devices
Handheld Cloud-Gaming Consoles
Powkiddy Debuted the 'RK2023' 3.5-Inch Retro Handheld Console
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Hybrid Game Console Sequels
Nintendo is Sending Out Developer Kits for the Switch 2
Nostalgic Gaming Charger Protectors
This elago W5 Silicone Cover Has a Retro Gamer Design
Mechanical Vintage Dice Designs
W&M Levsha Creates a Trigger-Activated Die with Vintage Themes
Remastered Third-Person Games
Blaze Evercade Re-Released the PS1-Era Duke Nukem Games
Game-Inspired Large Scale Cabinets
The New Donkey Kong Arcade Cabinet Will Be Available to Play
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Recycled Plastic Game Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Remix Special Edition is Eco-Minded
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Retro-Inspired Power Banks
AYANEO's Retro Power Bank Replicates Old Video Game Consoles
Limited Edition Retro Games
Cuphead Launches a New Limited Edition Version for Nintendo Switch
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
Exploration Ghost Game Remasters
Nintendo Showcased a Short Trailer for Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon
Gaming Console Energy Supplements
The G FUEL Atari 2600+ Pays Homage to the Golden Era of Gaming
Cost-Effective Handheld Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'EXP-R' at a Lower Price
Nostalgic NFC-Enabled Sneakers
Puma’s Limited-Edition RS-XL Sneakers Link to Exclusive Content
Vibrant Retro Game Cartridges
Mr. Run and Jump is the New Atari Physical Game Catridge
Retro Basketball Arcade James
Arcade1Up Presents Two New NBA Jam Cabinet Game Consoles
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Remade Fantasy Action Games
Nintendo is Bringing 'Epic Mickey: Rebrushed' to the Nintendo Switch
Neon Retro Gaming Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'VS-R' for Couch Cooperative Play
Birthday-Themed QSR Games
McDonald's Celebrates Grimace's 52nd Birthday with a Game Boy Color Game
Retro Handheld PC Parts
eXtremeRate Launched Clear Replacement Shells for the Steam Deck Device
Fan-Favorite RPG Remakes
Nintendo Announced a Remake of Super Mario RPG for the Nintendo Switch
Adventure-Based Game Consoles
Nintendo Unveil 'Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' OLED Switch
Regal Adventure Game Designs
The Princess Peach: Showtime! Game Has a Simplistic Mission
Classic Platforming Game Sequels
Nintendo Announced 'Mario vs. Donkey Kong' Inspired by GBA Games
Online Gaming Service Updates
Nintendo Updated the SEGA Mega Drive App on its NSO Service
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Iconic Sidescroller Franchises
Nintendo's Mario Returns in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch
Vibrant Celebratory Gaming Consoles
The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition is Sleek
Hardware-Based Emulation Devices
Analogue Announced the '3D,' an FPGA Device for Nintendo 64
Monster-Battling Tournament Games
Nintendo Annouced 'Pokemon Stadium' is Coming to Switch Online
Modern Updated Classic Gameplays
The Upcoming Sonic Superstars Games Readies for Fall
Platforming Game Spin-Offs
Nintendo Announced 'Princess Peach: Showtime' Focusing on the Character
Retro Game Console Cartridge
Atari is Launching a New Save Mary Cartridge for a Retro Console
Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games
The Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Game Nods to the 90s
Classic Adventure Title Releases
Nintendo Released Two Classic Legend of Zelda Games on NSO
Puck-Shaped Audio Tools
Kano Designs the Stem Player with Unreleased J Dilla Songs