# Eco Gamer Money-Holders The No Sew NES Controller Wallet Would Make Mario Proud By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-sew-nes-controller-wallet References: [1800recycling](http://1800recycling.com/2011/02/recycled-nes-controller-mods/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/no-sew-Nes-controller-Wallet/) The No Sew [NES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console) Controller Wallet is an awesome way to recycle these old and forgotten relics. With [Xbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-wireless-controller-remix-special-edition), PS3 and Wii taking over, the [vintage console devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic) rarely get any use. One way to appease the ancient gamer gods is to craft a No Sew NES Controller Wallet like the one above. I bet all your gamer buds will be jealous when they see you pull out this bad boy the next time you're paying for a new game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling:** Industries can capitalize on upcycling by repurposing old materials into new products, such as transforming vintage consoles into wallets. - **Retro Gaming:** There is potential in the opportunities of new products, such as wallets, that incorporate vintage gaming console designs. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Fashion industries could create sustainable and trendy accessories, like wallets made from recycled materials, as a way to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry could incorporate vintage designs into new gaming tech products, such as controllers, as a way to appeal to retro gaming enthusiasts. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can profit from upcycling and creating new sustainable accessories, such as wallets made from recycled materials. - **Cultural Heritage:** Museums or cultural heritage organizations can utilize upcycling techniques to preserve and transform classic game consoles into unique pieces of art for exhibition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Tech Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-wallet.md) - [Gaming Handheld Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexsugar.md) - [Recycled Plastic Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-wireless-controller-remix-special-edition.md) - [Anime-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokdex-wallet.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Game-Ready Fry Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamifries.md) - [Foldable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-flip-concept.md) - [Tiny Retro Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console.md) - [Retro-Style Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyxi.md)