# Classic Gaming Flash Drives The NES Controller USB Drive Brings the 8-Bit Era to Computers By Matt Ho | Published 2011-09-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nes-controller-usb-drive References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/09/nes-controller-usb-flash-drive/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/69989201/nes-controller-usb-drive-16gb) Whether people are gamers or not, there's a good chance that just about anyone will recognize the NES Controller USB Drive upon first glance. Before the complex, ergonomic designs of Xbox and [Playstation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killscreen-cubesense) controllers, [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-wireless-mechanical-keyboard) made things a lot simpler back then. [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) designer 8BitMemory is bringing back the old school with the very retro and nostalgic NES Controller USB Drive. Yes, this is the actual controller, so this is definitely authentic. The wire has been replaced with a USB input for storage use and is available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities. The NES Controller USB Drive will definitely bring back some nostalgia of playing old school Mario and Ninja Gaiden. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro USB Drives:** Creating USB drives in the designs of classic gaming controllers and consoles. - **Gaming Nostalgia Products:** Making products that bring back the nostalgia of classic video games and consoles. - **Functional Retro Designs:** Creating functional technology products with designs that harken back to a previous era. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Integrating nostalgic design elements into modern technology products. - **Gaming:** Offering retro-themed gaming accessories that appeal to classic gaming enthusiasts. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Creating unique and nostalgic products that make great gifts for gamers and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gamer Keyboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-wireless-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [Gamepad-Inspired Wireless Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nes-gamepad.md) - [See-Through Retro Gamer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-64-controller.md) - [Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controller.md) - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epilogue-gb-operator.md) - [Sleek Retro Console Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thec64-mini.md)