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
15
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!
13
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
8
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
6
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
4
Old School Gaming Chargers
This Nintendo Controller i-Dock Recharges Your iPhone in Retro Fashion
3
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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Game-Ready Fry Holders
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High-Fashion Video Game Consoles
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80s Athletics-Inspired Sneakers
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Retro Audio Controllers
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Bright Edition Consoles
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New PC Ecosystem Controllers
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Retro Gaming Smartphone Systems
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Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
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Anniversary-Honoring Gaming Consoles
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Refreshed Modern CD Players
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Keychain Game Controllers
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Video Game-Inspired Furniture Catalogue
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Hybrid Input Controllers
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Video Game Console Sneakers
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80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
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Furniture-Style Arcade Games
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Anniversary-Honoring Furniture Series
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Retro Music Player Cases
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Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles
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Bold Gaming-Inspired Clogs
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Category-Defining Home Arcade Collections
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Retro Handheld Consoles
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Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles
The ANBERNIC RG34XX Has a Nostalgic Function and Form
Grandma-Inspired Sneaker Releases
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Retro Gaming Room Experiences
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Console-Inspired Game Controllers
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Revived Celebrated Home Decor
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Game Console Sneaker Designs
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Screen Retro Consoles
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Mobile-Compatible Game Controllers
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Nostalgic Gaming Devices
The Playdate Handheld Console Reimagines Retro Gameplay with Modernity
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
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Browser Game Platforms
RetroGames Lets Users Play Classic Console Games Online Instantly
Industrial Video Game Controllers
The Conceptual Nothing Gamepad (1) by Anurag Sarda is Ergonomic
Retro-Inspired Smartphone Gaming Controllers
The GameSir Pocket Taco Has a Nostalgic Design
Streetwear-Branded Decor Ranges
The Crate & Barrel x Converse Furniture Collection Has 80 Pieces
Console-Inspired Sleeves
The PlayStation Multi Cushion Case BOOK Recreates the Original Console
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
Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Arcade Race-Inspired Playable Blocks
LEGO Ideas Presents the Excitebike Playable Arcade Set
In-Car Gaming Experiences
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Retro Cartoon Tech Accessories
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Customizable Mobile Game Controllers
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Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture
Don Heston Studio Unveils a New Range of Furniture
Slim Tabletop Gaming Controllers
The 8BitDo Arcade Controller Works with a Range of Systems
Nostalgic Film Merchandise
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Fashion House Retro-Gaming Devices
Balenciaga Presents a Device That Only Plays the Snake Game
Playing Card-Themed Apparel
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One-Hand Gaming Controllers
Ercham MK1 Controller Combines Keyboard and Mouse into a Single Device
Retro Tech Sweaters
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Sneaker-Honoring Furniture Collections
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Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
Controller-Driven PC Interfaces
Microsoft Enables Desktop Navigation with Gamepad Controls
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
Interactive Light Mini Controllers
8BitDo Introduces the New Ultimate Mini Game Controller
Tech-Inspired Footwear
The Microsoft Crocs Merge Nostalgia & Pop Culture Through a Playful Design
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
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Millennium Era-Inspired Gaming Controllers
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Modernized Retro Controllers
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Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
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Seahorse-Inspired Controllers
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Compact Key-Fob Consoles
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Retro Cartridge Jukebox
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Retro Multiplayer Revival Games
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Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles
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Portable Music Controllers
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Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems
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Desktop Display Gadgets
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Child-Focused Handheld Games
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Revived Lightweight Gaming Mice
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Video Game-Inspired Computer Peripherals
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Pro-Grade Mobile Gamer Controllers
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Next-Gen Console Customizations
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Retro-Inspired PC Cases
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Retro Software DIY Handhelds
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Nostalgic Console-Joint Fashion
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Walnut Veneer Mouse Devices
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Lifestyle Gaming Ecosystems
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Multifunctional Modern Gamepads
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Retro Platforming Game Controllers
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Cartoon-Themed PC Peripherals
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Millennium Falcon Trays
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Console-Collectible Toy Figurines
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Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors
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Redesigning Restful Moments
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Retro Nostalgic Computing Revivals
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Classic Board Game Remakes
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Miniature Dice Computers
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Colorful School Desk Designs
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Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories
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Gamified Productivity Apps
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User-Centered Ergonomic Gaming Chairs
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Retro-Inspired PC Cases
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Joystick Whiskey Decanters
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Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks
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