I wouldn’t throw away your old Nintendo controllers until you’ve checked out these NES controller inspirations. The original Nintendo is now 25 years old, yet it still manages to be relevant and inspirational today for DIYers and designers alike.
Nowhere is that relevancy more obvious than with these NES controller inspirations. If your 25-year-old game console’s controller is still being remade into accessories, furniture and clocks, then you know you did something right. Remember where it all began.
17 NES Controller Inspirations
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Geeky Battle Scars
Nerdy Scarification For Really Dedicated Technology Fans
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Gamer Phone Decals
The NES Controller iPhone 4 Sticker is a Tribute to Nintendo
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Cozy iPhone Cases
Soft iPhone Cases are Enough to Snuggle with
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Game Controller Furniture
Coffee Table / Storage Box / NES Controller Works!
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Classic Video Game Crafts
The NES iPhone Case is a Nostalgic Necessity
12
Multimedia Coffee Tables
The Digitable
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80's Gamer Carpets
The Nintendo Controller Rug is Perfect for Gaming Home Makeovers
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Video Game Controller Belts
Nesbuckels
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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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Gamer Satchels
The Nintendo Messenger Bag is Better than a Backpack
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Controller Coffee Tables
The Extreme NES Coffee Table is an Exact Working 10:1 Replica
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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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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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Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
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Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
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Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles
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Timeless Furniture Designs
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Video Game-Inspired Boots
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Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts
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Compact Gamepad Designs
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Branded Automotive Gaming Controllers
The Ferrari Nintendo Steering Wheel is Highly Detailed
Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers
The 'PocketPlay' iPhone Gaming Controller is Feature-Rich
Dependable Multi-Console Controllers
The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is Durably Built
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Multi-Color Game Controllers
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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
Gaming-Inspired Haptic Response Sneakers
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Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
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Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts
This Conceptual Nintendo Switch 2 Elevates a Classic
Candy-Like Computer Accessories
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Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
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Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Sneaker-Inspired Chair Concepts
MarkVonRama Showcases a Series of Nike and Jordan-Inspired Chairs
3D-Printed Gaming Console Docks
The Holoprops Japanese Cloud Dock Has an Ethereal Design
Transparent Retro Gamepads
8BitDo Launched Two New Colorways for its SN30 Pro SE Controller
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Retro Cartoon-Inspired Clogs
The Jetsons are Highlighted in the Latest Pair of Crocs
Stylish Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition is Chic
Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Ikea's 'Brännboll' Collection is Minimalist And Comfortable
Intergalactic Gamer Chair Designs
The Starfield x TEMPUR 'Dream Chair' Celebrates the Game
Chic Retro Consoles
The Atari Gamestation is a MInimalist Console for Retro Gamers
Cartoon-Themed High-Top Sneakers
RETRO Clothing Creates Homer Simpson’s ASSASSIN Sneakers
Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers
The Moenix Game Controller Concept Has a Yoke-Style Design
All-Purpose Gaming Controllers
The Machenike G5 Pro is a Hall-Effect Controller for All Platforms
Haptic Gamer Chair Cushions
Razer Project Esther Immerses Gamers in the Experience at CES 2024
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Building Block Gaming Consoles
The LEGO PS One by GoofySwan099 is Highly Detailed
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers
This Nintendo Switch GameCube Controller Revives a Classic
Floating Illusion Gaming Controllers
Microsoft Introduces a New Xbox Controller Inspired by Dune
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
Personalized Artful Gaming Consoles
Nak Studio Offers a Dynamic Design with LEGO Bricks
Arcade-Style Gaming Controllers
The Octopus Arcade Stick Brings the Arcade to the Living Room
80s Computer-Inspired Keyboards
The 8BitDo C64 Edition Retro Keyboard is Commodore 64-Inspired
Gaming Console Coffee Tables
The Backyard Resin Mario Cart Coffee Table Mimics the Nintendo Switch
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Themed Gaming Console Bundles
The Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle Comes with a Game
Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices
Tetris and McDonald's Collaborate on a Cheeky Tetris Device
Flannel Patterned Timeless Collections
Converse Presents the Nostalgic Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70
Retro-Inspired Gaming Controllers
The 8BitDo M30 Wired Controller for Xbox is Officially Licensed
Retro Car-Inspired Computer Mouse
Camshop Honors the Iconic Manga Series Initial D with a Mouse
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Artful Table Tennis Furniture
These NEDJ Ping Pong Tables Maintain a Quirky Form
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
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
Accommodating Gaming Controllers
Pretorian Launched the Accessible 'Flex Controller' for Switch
First-Person Vintage-Inspired Games
Mouse is a New Shooter Game Inspired by Vintage Disney
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Pizza-Themed Limited Game Controllers
The New TMNT Xbox Game Controller Smells Like Pizza
Mid-Century Record Consoles
Wrensilva Unveils a New Catalog of Furniture for Stereo Systems
90s-Themed Gaming Controllers
The 8Bitdo Arcade Stick for Xbox Series Has Eight Action Buttons
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Accessible Gamer Controllers
The 8Bitdo Ultimate C 2.4G Wireless Controller is Xbox-Style
Cartoon-Inspired Game Consoles
Microsoft Presents the Limited SpongeBob SquarePants Xbox Series X
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
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Tea Brand-Inspired Controllers
The POPeART and Yorkshire Tea Launch a Set of Themed Controllers
Modular Arcade Gaming Systems
The Polycade Sente System is an Innovative Gaming Design
Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers
Dream Controller Boasts Beautiful and Unique 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
Game Controller-Inspired Pasta Shapes
PlayStation Joins Pasta Garofalo on Play Your Pasta
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
Left-Hand Dynamic Game Controllers
Hex Gameware Launches the Hex Evo Controller to the Gaming Set
Versatile Gaming Controllers
Yifeeling Design Launches a Controller with Detachable Design
Jade-Constructed Game Controllers
Andy Chi Creates an Xbox Controller Inspired by the Han Dynasty
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Cross-Compatible Gaming Controllers
8BitDo Released an Update that Adds Apple Support
Modular Gaming Controller Concepts
The Lifil Multiverse Controller by Diego Perez Rogé is Advanced
Gamepad-Like Game Controllers
CRKD Introduces the NES-Style Neo S Game Controller
VR-Compatible Gaming Controllers
The Conceptual 'Game Start' Gaming Controller is Multifunctional
Keychain-Sized Game Controllers
The 8BitDo Micro is a Wireless Controller that Fits in a Pocket
Retro-Style Game Controllers
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Athlete-Backed Game Consoles
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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
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Streaming Service Game Controllers
Netflix Unveils a New Game Controller App for iPhones
Athlete-Approved Gaming Controllers
LeBron James Limited Edition PS5 Controller is Inspirational
Health-Conscious Gaming Furniture
The EUREKA ERGONOMIC Gaming Desk Has a Wing-Shaped Form
Time-Managing Joystick Chargers
Oasis is an Innovative Wellbeing-Focused Game Controller Charger
Hybrid Game Console Sequels
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Pizza-Scented Game Controllers
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Pastel Game Controllers
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Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
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Vintage Game-Inspired Peripherals
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General Store-Inspired Consoles
Lisa Sacco Presents the New Haptic Wood Console Table
Adult Board Game Campaigns
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Game-Inspired Large Scale Cabinets
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Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Light Pastel-Colored Controllers
Nintendo Previews the Summer-Ready Pastel Joy-Con Controllers
Celebratory Sci-Fi Tech Products
The Logitech G Return of the Jedi-inspired Collection is Official
Sci-Fi Game-Inspired Game Accessories
Microsoft Unveils a Set of Xbox Tools Inspired by Starfield
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
Gaming Console Energy Supplements
The G FUEL Atari 2600+ Pays Homage to the Golden Era of Gaming
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Collection Launched New Pieces
Cost-Effective Handheld Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'EXP-R' at a Lower Price
Neon Retro Gaming Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'VS-R' for Couch Cooperative Play
Digitized Board Game Consoles
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Game Franchise-Themed Keyboards
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Retro Basketball Arcade James
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Cartoon-Themed Gaming Controllers
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Pink Tonal Gaming Controllers
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Adventure-Based Game Consoles
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Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
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Retro Virtual Consoles
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Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
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Vibrant Celebratory Gaming Consoles
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Hardware-Based Emulation Devices
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Wireless Dynamic Game Controllers
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Earth-Inspired Gaming Accessories
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Retro Game Console Cartridge
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Game-Themed Console Peripherals
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Retro Gaming Controller Support
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Royally Hued Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Astral Purple Has Contrasting Colors
Gilded Gradient Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Gold Shadow is Chic
Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games
The Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Game Nods to the 90s