The NES controller is one of the most iconic pieces of video game equipment ever. By harnessing the power of this machinery princesses have been rescued, major sporting trophies have been won and universes have been restored back to order. Many people grew up with this little tool of historical weaponry and those same people are just as passionate about it now as they were then.
As a result of the overwhelming nostalgic love for the NES controller, it has been part of an abundance of merchandising, retro-fitting and crossovers. Individuals literally decorate their homes with imagery inspired by this wonderful piece of tech.
Controllers these days are obviously evolved in that they offer a lot more control and ergonomics. Despite this, the NES controller has lived through decades of hundreds of controller designs and stands out as one of the most memorable.
26 NES Contoller Creations
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Video Game Duvets
The NES Bedding Set Completes a Gamer's Chambers
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Gamer Phone Decals
The NES Controller iPhone 4 Sticker is a Tribute to Nintendo
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Firearm Gamer Replacements
The Guns Replaced with Nintendo Zappers Series Replaces Guns in Films
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Functional Gamer Furniture
The Nintendo Controller Coffee Table Boasts Fully Functional Controls
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Retro Game Controller Cushions
Felt Sew Good Churns Out Geeky Pillows for Nintendo Fans
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Eco Gamer Money-Holders
The No Sew NES Controller Wallet Would Make Mario Proud
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DIY Arcades
Cure Your Nostalgic Cravings With Your Own NES Gaming System
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Geeky Gamer Interiors
Pixel Art Studios Creates the Gamer Room Where Dreams are Made
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80's Gamer Carpets
The Nintendo Controller Rug is Perfect for Gaming Home Makeovers
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Retro Gamer Cushions
This Nintendo Controller Pillow is Guaranteed to Keep You in the Game
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Gamer Tablet Cases
The NES Controller iPad Sleeve Protects Your iPad from Wear and Tear
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Killer 8-Bit Gun Covers
The Nintendo Zapper Holster Makes 'Duck Hunt' More Interesting
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Giant Gamer Controllers
Ben Allen Creates World's Largest Nintendo Controller
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Gamer Satchels
The Nintendo Messenger Bag is Better than a Backpack
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Retro Tablet Gaming Controllers
The iCade 8-Bitty Turns the iPad Into an NES
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Retro Gaming Controller Art
NES Artwork Makes Game Characters Out of Old Cords
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Controller Coffee Tables
The Extreme NES Coffee Table is an Exact Working 10:1 Replica
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NES Controller Carriers
Nintendo Reversible Messenger Bag is One Geektastic Satchel
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Gamer Soda Soaps
The Mountain Dew Scented NES Soap is the Worst/Best Thing Ever
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Old School Gaming Chargers
This Nintendo Controller i-Dock Recharges Your iPhone in Retro Fashion
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Computer Compatible Controllers
The Nintendo USB Controller Lets You Play Classic Games
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Vintage Console Cutting Boards
Gamepad Chopping Board Brings Nintendo to the Kitchen
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Gigantic Gamer Remotes
The World's Largest Nintendo Controller is Actually Functional
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Gamer Controller Clocks
The NES Advantage Clock Lets You Play Super Mario and Track Time
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Musical Game Controllers
The Nintendo Controller Synth Would Make Daft Punk Proud
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Controller Credit Card Carriers
The NES Controller Business Card Case for Gamers
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Step Back in Time with W Montréal’s Retro Gaming Box Experience
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Reservation-Based Gaming Retail Initiatives
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Detachable Gaming Console Laptops
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Miniaturized Video Game Controllers
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Nostalgic 90s Keyboard Designs
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Industrial Translucent Gaming Controllers
This Sony Game Controller Concept is Futuristic
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A Team of Designers Dream up the BioHybrid Device Controller
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Customizable Mobile Game Controllers
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Handheld Retro Gaming Consoles
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Tablet-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The Razer Kishi V3 Comes in Three Models
Slim Tabletop Gaming Controllers
The 8BitDo Arcade Controller Works with a Range of Systems
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
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
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Fashion House Retro-Gaming Devices
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Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
Retro Tech Sweaters
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Hybrid Input Controllers
Steam Controller 2 Fuse Trackpads with a Traditional Dual-Stick Layout
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
High-Performance Low-Cost Gaming Consoles
The KONKR Pocket FIT Elite is Advanced Yet Affordable
One-Hand Gaming Controllers
Ercham MK1 Controller Combines Keyboard and Mouse into a Single Device
Mobile Retro Gaming Handsets
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Elevated Mobile Gaming Controllers
Backbone's Newest Controller is Specially Designed for Xbox
Interactive Light Mini Controllers
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Collectible Plush Pillows
The SquishPillow by Original Squishmallows is Super Soft and Cozy
Retro Handheld Computers
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Comfort-Driven eSports Furniture
The IKEA UTESPELARE Gaming Desk and Chair Maximize Versatility
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
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See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles
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Millennium Era-Inspired Gaming Controllers
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Retro Goggle-Style Gamer Accessories
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Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
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Seahorse-Inspired Controllers
The LEVION Game Controller Concept Splits Controls for Smaller Hands
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