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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Gamer Phone Decals
The NES Controller iPhone 4 Sticker is a Tribute to Nintendo
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Chris Carlson Creates Nintendo Characters That Pop Out of the Ground
Nintendo-Hitchcock Mashups
Joey Spiotto Imagines Classic Horrors as Vintage Video Games
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The Nintendo Dress Makes a Nerdy and Stylish Fashion Statement
Retro Gaming Caricatures
Brendan Corris Renders Nintendo Heroes with Exaggerated Features
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Vintage Video Game Blankets
Nintendo-Inspired Quilts Conjure 8-Bit Memories
Toy Pocket Monster Models
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The Loop Chair is a Knitted Rug/Chair from Sophie De Vocht
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DeviantART User Barry Wazzy Photoshops Tangible Pokeballs
Melted Lighting Carpets
The Snug Rug Lamp by Bina Baitel Spills into Your Living Space
Supplementary Smartphone Controllers
The iPhone Gaming Extension is a Nerdy Necessity
Fully Functional Gamer Instruments
The Custom Super Mario Guitar Helps Save Virtual Worlds
Fuzzy Computer Controllers
The Felt Mouse Has a Wonderfully Low-Tech Look
Retro Game Controller Cushions
Felt Sew Good Churns Out Geeky Pillows for Nintendo Fans
Video Game Picture Books
Caldwell Tanner Parodies Children's Tales with Nintendo Characters
Real Mario Kart
Waterloo Labs Faithfully Recreates the Classic Nintendo Racing Game for Real
Iconic Spywear Replicas
The 'GoldenEye Watch' is a Nostalic Look Into the Past
Hipsterfied Video Game Animals
Adam Sidwell Morphs Star Fox Characters into Subculturists
Nintendo Timekeepers
The 'Nerdy Clocks' Etsy Shop Offers Old-School Gaming Gems
Evolutionary Gaming Infographics
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Smartphone Gaming Grapplers
Tunewear GameHandle 2 Makes Mobiles More Comfortable for Gamers
Geeky Gamer Window Shades
Direct Blinds has Created a Line of 8-Bit-Inspired Blinds
Evolutionary Gaming Videos
Nintendo History Timeline Provides a Vivid Nostalgic Experience
DIY 8-Bit Gamer Mats
The DIY Legend of Zelda Coasters are Ideal for Video Game Parties
Gaming System Meal Carriers
Relive Your Old-School Nintendo Days With the Etsy NES Lunch Box
Tiny Iconic Tech Toys
This Mini World Series Shows Your Childhood Favorites
Gamer PC Cases
The Nintendo 64 Case Can Compute, But Can't Play Mario Anymore
Retro Gaming Packs
The Nintendo Controller Backpack is Perfect for Back to School
Spinal Carpets
Camilla Staerk's Spine Rug is Inspired by African Prints
Gaming Sister Campaigns
The Super Mario Bros. 2 Commercial Stars Penelope and Monica Cruz
Retro Gamer PC Cases
The Watercooled NES Computer Case Mod is Meant to Play More Than Mario
Smartphone Gaming Disguises
The Game Boy Color iPhone 4 Decal Dupes Potential Thieves
Butcher Knife Cutting Boards
The Chop Chop Mimics the Form of an Enormous Blade
Retro Gamer Phones
The Nintendo Phone is Perfect for NES Nerds
Retro Game Cartridge Renderings
Stefan Birgir Pays Tribute to Nintendo's Past with Cute Pixel Art
Non-Perishable Chronometers
The Steve Buss 'Soup Can Clock' is the Perfect Kitchen Timer
Religious Dude Rugs
The Duddha Rug is Inspired by Lebowski
Joystick Lengthening Accessories
KontrolFreek Helps Improve Dexterity and Brings Comfort
80's Gamer Carpets
The Nintendo Controller Rug is Perfect for Gaming Home Makeovers
Leafy Floor Mats
This Turn the Season Rug Displays Leaves in Springy Greens or Autumnal Tones
Retro Gamer Lights
The Zelda Triforce Lamp Pays Tribute to Nintendo's Other Hero
Retro Gamer Furnishings
The Dual Arcade Table by Surface Tension Combines Fun with Fancy
Patriotic Cutting Boards
The AHeirloom State-Shaped Cutting Boards are Fun and Practical
Obsessive Compulsive Cutting Boards
The OCD Chef is for Detail-Oriented Chopping and Dicing
Iconic Gamer Mancessories
The Legend of Zelda Cufflinks Let You Save Hyrule in Style
Shimmering Floor Mats
These Swarovski Studded Carpets Will Make You Feel Like a Star
Tablet Arcade Converters
The Taito INVADERCADE Brings Back Nostalgic Gaming to Gadgets
Retro Gaming Metropolises
'Game Boy City' Depicts a Story Set in an All-Green Town
Retro Gamer Cushions
This Nintendo Controller Pillow is Guaranteed to Keep You in the Game
Oversized Brick Rugs
'We Make Carpets' Creates Rugs Made Out of Odd Materials
Baked Gamer Snacks
Xbox Controller Cupcake Pops are as Detailed as Real Remotes
Subzero Console Artworks
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F-Key Clocks
The Keyboard Function Key Clock is for the Computer-Obsessed
Prayer Rug Bag Hybrids
These ‘Styleislams‘ Q-Bla Bags are Made of Recycled Rugs
Sports-Themed Phone Covers
These Basketball iPhone Cases are for Hardcore Ball Fans
Retro Gaming Controller Art
NES Artwork Makes Game Characters Out of Old Cords
Spherical Computer Peripherals
The Smartball Keyboard Resembles a Soft and Malleable Balloon
Nostalgic Gamer Lavatory Covers
The Nintendo Toilet Seat Makes Mario a Part of Your Bathroom
Pixelated Plumber Game Kicks
Converse One Star Super Mario Bros OX Stylizes Vintage Nintendo
Gamer End-Tables
The Super Nintable is Perfect for Boring Break Rooms
Retro Impersonating Electronics
A Console Apple TV Decal Playfully Meddles with Your Media Setup
Retro Gamer Lighting
The Mario Question Mark Block Lamp is Perfect for a Child's Room
Timelapse Drawing Films
This Super Mario 3D Chalk Art Jumps Off the Street
Joyous 8-Bit Greetings
The Space Invaders Christmas Card Celebrates the Season with Geek Culture
Corrugated Gamer Art
The Cardboard Game Boy Color is an Oversized Nintendo Tribute
Repackaged Arcade Sodas
'Space Invaders' VS 'Space Invader' Pits Retro Games Against Graffiti
Rocking Time-Tellers
The Octopus Clock is Designed to Shake, Rattle and Roll
Iconic Gaming Closets
Split Reason Takes a Peek into Mario's Closet
Old-School Gaming Tablets
The Atari Arcade Makes iPad Gaming Feel Retro
Musical Nintendo Mash Ups
The Smiths 8-Bit Makeover Project Merges Tech with Sound
Nerdy Alcohol Holders
Etsy Retailer 'Stellar Custom Images' Makes Geeky Flasks
Recycled 8-Bit Instruments
Benjamin Gaulon Transforms Nintendo Controllers Into MIDI Inputs
Bullet-Riddled Controller Mods
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NES Controller Carriers
Nintendo Reversible Messenger Bag is One Geektastic Satchel
Suctioned Smartphone Controllers
The JOYSTICK-IT Arcade Stick Turns Your iPhone into an Atari
Retro Gaming Cutting Boards
Jim Van Winkle Designs Cooking Tool with a Pixelated Super Mario
Old School Gaming Chargers
This Nintendo Controller i-Dock Recharges Your iPhone in Retro Fashion
Luminous Sci-Fi Gaming Devices (UPDATE)
The PDP TRON Controllers Gets a Cyberspace Makeover
Gigantic Gamer Remotes
The World's Largest Nintendo Controller is Actually Functional
Anatomical Controllers
Microsoft Research Uses the Body as a Household Remote
Portable Palm Peripherals
The itablet Thumb Keyboard Contributes to Your Texting Convenience
Gaming Smartphone Docks
The Gametel Wireless Controller Takes Mobile Gaming to the Next Level
Weaved Leather Rugs
The Zanzibar Carpet is for the Badass Bachelor Pad
Grooved Cutting Boards
The Chop Chopping Board Makes Food Transfers Neat, Easy and Convenient
Gaming Celebrity Sisters
Penelope and Monica Cruz Battle it Out in This Super Mario Bros Ad
Trigger-Happy Timers
Wake and Wield with the 'Gun Shooting Alarm Clock'
Crunchy Gamer Cookies
Nintendo Buffs Can Get a Sweet Fix with These Video Game Snacks
Pedal-Less Car Races
The Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel Combines Realism with Portability
Musical Game Controllers
The Nintendo Controller Synth Would Make Daft Punk Proud
Internet Gaming Controllers
The Google Chrome Gamepad Aims to Expand Browser-Based Activities
Smartphone Gaming Peripherals
Brass Monkey Turns Your Smartphone into a Gaming Controller
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AC/DC Pinball Will Have Fans Playing All Night Long
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