Video game enthusiasts looking to pay tribute to their favorite consoles and vintage games are in luck, because these DIY gamer projects are showcasing how any diehard fan can easily create their own piece of memorabilia right at home.
DIY projects are a fantastic way to customize pieces of furniture and decor items to your taste. These geeky gamer projects are targeted toward those who are fascinated by both modern and old school video games, and are looking for a way to incorporate that notion into their homes. From clocks that have been made from vintage Nintendo cartridges to pillows made to resemble retro video game controllers, these DIY gamer projects will certainly attract gaming fanatics looking to infuse some fun and nerdy references into their home.
30 Geeky DIY Gamer Projects
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DIY Video Game Eggs
The Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg Tutorial is Fantastically Geeky
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Custom Cartridge Urinals
The Nintendo Video Game Urinal is a Gamer's Dream Bathroom Project
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Console Coffee Tables
Another Nintendo-Inspired Storage and Entertainment System
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Gamer Armored Suits
These Replicated Halo Costumes are Painstakingly Detailed
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Vintage Video Game Blankets
Nintendo-Inspired Quilts Conjure 8-Bit Memories
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Futuristic DIY Fantasy Armor
Cosplayer Creates Convincing Skyrim Armor to Strike Fear into Evil
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Insane DIY Cosplay
Nathan Sharratt's Bioshock 2 Big Sister Suit is a Feat of Extreme Engineering
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8-Bit Gamer Seating
Create Your Own Pixellated Minecraft Design Lawn Chair
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Nintendo Timekeepers
The 'Nerdy Clocks' Etsy Shop Offers Old-School Gaming Gems
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DIY 8-Bit Gamer Mats
The DIY Legend of Zelda Coasters are Ideal for Video Game Parties
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Anachronistic Video Game Accessories
This Duncan Shirah Steampunk Portal Gun is Gorgeously Geeky
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Retro Gamer Playsets
DeerDot's Super Mario Dollhouse is Cute
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Gamer Office Decor
DIY Pac-Man Cork Board Revamps Your Walls, Retro Arcade-Style
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Cardboard Gamer Venues
Caine's Arcade Was Built by a Nine Year Old Boy
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DIY Tetris Ties
The 'LED Tetris Tie' Lets You Walk Around While Displaying a Game of Tetris
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Video Game Lunch Lessons
The Mario Bento Tutorial Shows You How to Prepare an Attractive Meal
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One-Hand Game Controllers
Ben Heck Creates World's First Right-Handed Xbox 360 Controller
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DIY Handheld Gaming
Hailrazer's N64 Gameboy Advance Lets You Play Your Favorite Games on the Go
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Bitter Bagelicious Birds
Angry Bird Bagels are Scrumptious and Squawky
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DIY Gaming Gear
Geektastic Gamer Creates Life-Size Katamari Controller
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Animated Cult Cartoon Toys
This Awesome Adventure Time BMO Toy is Lively
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Retro Game Cakes
The Tetris Wedding Cake is for Hardcore Gamers
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Retro Gamer Lighting
The Atari Lamp Illuminates the Dark World of Video Games
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Gamer Piggy Banks
The DIY Mario Coin Block Brings Elements of the Game to Reality
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Classic Gaming Covers
The Book Style Covers for Video Games by James Bit are Sweet
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Classic Cartoon Consoles
The Thundercats Xbox 360 is Worthy of Lion-O
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DIY Plush Gamer Gear
This Tutorial Explains How to Create Custom Game Controllers
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DIY Game-Inspired Sweets
The Nintendo Inspired '1-Up Ring Pops' are Clever and Cute
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Gaming System Arcade Mods
Morris Umali Turns a Few Xbox 360s into Oversized Usable Joysticks
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Video Game Kitty Furnishings
This Cat Tree by Geckoo_Design is Inspired by a Mario Environment
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Ultra-Slim Handheld Gaming Consoles
The 'GamerCard' is Powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W
Retro-Style Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Marks a Milestone
Video Game Enthusiast Apparel
Quay McConic's Fuyri Reaper Co Brings Apparel To The Gaming Masses
Retro Gaming Experiences
My Arcade® is Showcasing the Gamestation Retro at CES 2025
Cyberpunk DJ Console Concepts
The Image Creates the MIDI Controller Concept
Sleek Retro Console Remakes
Retro Games Ltd. Announced 'THEC64 Mini' Commodore 64 Remake
Cyberpunk-Inspired Gaming PCs
The X-Cube Gaming Mini PC Concept by KiwiDesign is Cubic
Millennium Gamer Mechanical Keyboards
The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard is Xbox-Inspired
Retro Gaming Handhelds
Evercade Nexus Brings Physical Cartridges Back to Portable Gaming
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
Festive Gamer Keycaps
The Dwarf Factory Sweetmas Keycaps Come in Three Styles
High-Fashion Video Game Consoles
The Balenciaga Snake Game Marks the Lunar New Year
Pocket Gaming Power Hubs
The Powerboy 2-In-1 Retro Gaming Console Plays Games and Charges
Freestanding Multipurpose Projectors
The JMGO PicoPlay+ Works in a Multitude of Orientations
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
Immersive Haptic Gaming Chairs
The Razer Project Madison Gaming Chair Was Shown at CES 2026
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
Retro Gaming Smartphone Systems
The SOOLRA Attachable Controller and App Transform Smartphones
Anniversary-Honoring Gaming Consoles
The XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition Marks 25 Years of Gaming
Keychain Game Controllers
Mini GameCube Controller Keychain Functions as a Fully Playable Gamepad
Video Game-Inspired Furniture Catalogue
IKEA Australia Honors A Minecraft Movie with a New Look
Video Game Console Sneakers
The Nike AIR SNES Allows Fans to Actually Play Retro Games
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
Furniture-Style Arcade Games
Swap Arcade Hides in Plain Sight as a Cabinet
Video Game-Themed Chocolate Gifts
The Nintendo and Godiva Chocolates are Arriving in Japan
Ambient Illumination 4K Projectors
The Epson EF-51 is Optimized for Living Room and Bedroom Use
Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Analogue 3D Funtastic Consoles Come in a Rainbow of Colors
Unique LED Gaming Chargers
iMP Gaming Unveils the Rocket Dock LED Charger and LED Mouse Duo
Category-Defining Home Arcade Collections
Basic Fun! Debuts Its Inaugural Home Arcade Collection
Mood-Enhancing Smart Projectors
The ETOE Starfish Projector Has Mood Lighting and More
Retro Handheld Consoles
Modretro Chromatic Revives a Console with New Materials and Cartridge Play
Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles
The ANBERNIC RG34XX Has a Nostalgic Function and Form
Retro Gaming Room Experiences
Step Back in Time with W Montréal’s Retro Gaming Box Experience
Vintage Video Game-Inspired Wearables
The Bethesda Pip-Boy 3000 Replica Has a Four-Inch Display
Large-Scale Home Projection
The Aetherion 4K RGB Laser UST projector targets gaming and cinema use
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
Browser Game Platforms
RetroGames Lets Users Play Classic Console Games Online Instantly
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Brick Console Replicas
LEGO x SEGA Genesis Console Rebuilds the 16-Bit System as a Display Model
Infinitely Expandable Light Fixtures
Rarify and Gantri Join on the Cube One Table Lamp
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
Video Projector Camera Toys
The Photo Creator Video Projector Camera Captures Quality Content
Furniture-Integrated Computing
Lian Li Merges Premium Desks with Enthusiast PC Hardware
Miniaturized Video Game Controllers
The 8BitDo Ultimate Mini Features Interactive Lighting Modes
Industrial Translucent Gaming Controllers
This Sony Game Controller Concept is Futuristic
AI-Powered Pixel Lights
The Govee Gaming Pixel Light Supports Customization & Synchronization
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
Sculptural Table Lamps
Dollight Series Offers Customizable Lamps in Nearly 100 Color Combinations
Retro Game Watches
Pokémon Gold Wrist Build Recreates the Classic Game on Custom Hardware
Console-Inspired Sleeves
The PlayStation Multi Cushion Case BOOK Recreates the Original Console
Slim Tabletop Gaming Controllers
The 8BitDo Arcade Controller Works with a Range of Systems
Customizable Console Bundles
Nintendo Paired Switch 2 with a Pick-your-own Digital Game
Fashion House Retro-Gaming Devices
Balenciaga Presents a Device That Only Plays the Snake Game
Playful Portable Projector Models
The XGIMI Vibe One Comes with Stickers for Personalization
Sci-Fi-Inspired Dynamic Lamps
Michael Jantzen Designs the Space-Time Transformation Lamp
Retro Tech Sweaters
Microsoft Holiday Sweater Celebrates Fifty Years with Nostalgic Graphics
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
3D-Printed Mood Lamps
Aleš Boem Designs the Orbyt Lamp Which Seems to Defy Gravity
Keyboard-Style Cap Collectibles
Clickeez Snap Together to Create Custom Fidget Keychains
Game-Inspired Bright Pcs
Minecraft Officially Licensed Gaming Pcs Bring Blocky Designs to Desktop
Retro Audio Cabinets
Arcade Game-Shaped Cabinet by Love Hultén Plays Vinyl and Cassette Tapes
Modular Gaming Controllers
HyperX Introduces Swappable Controls and Custom Gaming Parts
Comfort-Driven eSports Furniture
The IKEA UTESPELARE Gaming Desk and Chair Maximize Versatility
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
Translucent Glowing eSports Accessories
The Razer Phantom Collection Has the Chroma RGB Lighting
Demon Slayer Paint kit
Embrace Your Inner Otaku Artist with Anime-Themed DIY Art Kits
Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
The Tetris Forever Handheld Video Game Console Marks 40 Years
Origami-Inspired Lighting Collections
Virginia Sins Introduces the New GAMI Collection
Spiked Gaming Headsets
The Kraken Kitty V2 Headset Blends Playful Design with Gaming Performance
Compact Key-Fob Consoles
The Playfob Reimagines Car Access as an Adorable Handheld Gaming
Low-Lag Gaming Projectors
The Philips GamePix 800 Smart Gaming Projector is Ultra-Bright
Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles
Sara Ourani Designs the SUP Game Box 400 Console
Immersive Gaming-Targeted Projectors
The Philips GamePix 900 is Limited to 1,000 Units to Start
Arcade-Style Console Docks
iMP Gaming's Mini Arcade Pro Crates a Nostalgic Experience
Retro Jelly Mold-Inspired Mirrors
Ready to Hang Presents the Jelly Mirror Collection
Mobile Retro-Inspired Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Go Plays Classics in a Portable Format
Building Block Game Consoles
LEGO and Nintendo are Releasing a Game Boy Building Block Set
Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits
Cra-Z-Art's DIY Crystal Floral Kits Double as Decor for All Ages
Expressive Modular Desks
The Coyl Gaming Desk Unlocks a Customizable Experience for Gamers
Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems
The Vectrex Mini Revives a Classic Video Game System
Desktop Display Gadgets
Minitoo Retro Pc Style Device Combines Alarm Clock, Speaker, and Display
Customizable Minimal Lamps
Christoph Hauf is the Designer Behind the Delta Lamp
Elegant Anime Decor Furnishings
The Pokémon & Pottery Barn Kids Collection is Playful
Cube Toy-Inspired Projectors
TCL's Playcube Projector is Designed Inspired by the Rubik's Cube
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Video Game-Inspired Computer Peripherals
Higround Pays Homage to Xbox's Halo Video Game Franchise
Gaming Trivia Apps
Retro Game Trivia Offers Daily Retro Gaming Quizzes And Fun Facts
Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
Rooms To Go Kids' Cloud9 Collection Features Smart, Modular Pieces
Vibrant Game Console Covers
Sony's New 'Hyperpop' PS5 Covers are Bright and Stylish
Lifestyle Gaming Ecosystems
Nintendo Extends Music Access Beyond Its Consoles
Retro Puzzle Block Computers
Lego Fan Build Recreates a Vintage Pc with Interchangeable Screens
Reconfigurable Modular Systems
Gioco Modular Furniture Kit Enables Adaptable Spaces for All Ages
Limited Gaming Merchandise
The XBOX Game Studios Shop Launches Merchandise Tied to Xbox Franchises
Sporty Wall-Mounted Lamps
This 3d-Printed Lamp Transforms a Baseball Motif into Wall Lighting
Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins
Ddbrand Circuit Board Skins Share a Realistic 3D-Printed Pattern
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
Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations
Studio Eggi Revolutionizes Kids’ Playrooms with Thoughtful Design
Nostalgic Console-Joint Fashion
BEAMS and PlayStation Drop Retro Hoodies and Crewnecks This Season
Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights
The Govee Pac-Man Gaming Pixel Light is Officially Licensed
Gamer-Grade Laser Projectors
The Optoma GT4000UHD 4K UST Projects Up to 100-Inches
Collaborative Anime Gaming Gear
The Razer EVA-02 Collection Introduces New Styles and Accessories
Anime-Inspired Candle Designs
Glassybaby and the Pokémon Company Launch Catch the Glow
Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors
The Paint Mirror Evokes Nostalgia with Its Pixel-Style Frame
Accessible Cinematic Home Projectors
The Optoma Photon Go Brings the Cinema to the Living Room
Miniature Dice Computers
The Console’88 Stores a Full Dice Set in a Retro Computer-Shaped Vessel
Personalized Console Ecosystems
Xbox adds new interface updates and Gamerscore badges
Creator-Inspired Board Games
MrBeast Brings His Viral Challenges and Competition Style Home
Game-Inspired Merchandise Lines
Fangamer Introduces a New Stardew Valley Merchandise Line
Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Systems
Hyper Mega Tech's NEOGEO Edition is Packed with Nostalgia
Immersive RGB Show Puzzles
Clementoni's New Stranger Things Puzzle Bring the Upside Down Home
Temperature-Sensitive Gaming Chairs
Razer Unveils the 'Project Arielle' Chair with Unique Cushions
Fantasy Keycap Designs
Dwarf Factory Releases Hogwarts House Keycaps Designed with Detailed Crests
Anime-Themed Gamer Chairs
The Secretlab TITAN Evo Pokémon Collection is Eye-Catching
Playable Gaming Archives
The Internet Archive Preserves 758 Retro PC Demo Discs
Gamified Productivity Apps
Triforce Todos Combines Retro Game Style With Task Management Tools
Bold Themed Gaming Gear
Razer x Pokémon Goes All-In with a Pikachu-Themed Collection
Designer-Led Crafting Kits
Michaels Launches the All-New Jonathan Adler Collection
DIY Inspiration Apps
Daily DIY Reminder App Delivers Creative Upcycling Ideas And Reminders
Playful Accent Tables
The Bug Tables Bring Digital Glitch Design into Tactile, Everyday Furniture
Joystick Whiskey Decanters
The Atari Joystick Decanter Set Blends Retro Gaming with Nostalgia
Upcycled AI Speaker Concepts
Xiaomi Mi 8 Retrofit Runs Gemini Ai Inside Retro TV Shell
Craft Starter Kits
Noah Makes It Easy to Begin a New Hobby
Gaming News Customization Tools
Feed It Games Builds a Custom Gaming News Feed For Your Interests
Retro Pastel Flip Clocks
Minimalist Flip Clock Concept Brings Retro Charm for Modern Desks
Glow‑In‑Dark Tech Skins
Circuit Board Device Skins Bring Forth a Sci‑fi Glow and Tactile Texture
Screen-Free 3-in-1 Projectors
The Luna StoryTime Projector Makes Bedtime & Playtime More Immersive
Electronic Gaming Accessories Lineups
JSAUX Debuts Nintendo Console-Compatible Accessories
Archival Game-Honoring Books
Sony’s 30th Anniversary Book Uncovers Unseen Prototypes and Designs
Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun