The Nintendo Phone is easily one of the best concept mobile phones I have seen in some time. This phone has a unique design and functionality that should appeal to more than just old-school Nintendo nerds.
The best part about the Nintendo Phone is that it actually looks like something that could be made into a reality. Designer Brian Lozada incorporated a reversible keypad into the Nintendo Phone, transforming it from a cell phone to an ultra-portable NES. Check out Brian Lozada’s design in the gallery above.
Retro Gamer Phones
The Nintendo Phone is Perfect for NES Nerds
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