Ever since we referred to a controller as a “joystick” (a name we always thought was better suited for something else), we’ve been slightly addicted to gaming. Even though we love our PS3’s and Xbox’s, we miss that old school joy we experienced when we first bought Super Mario Bros. 3 or pulled off a fatality. These retro gaming products will remind you of the good ol’ days of sore thumbs and well-known Contra codes.
1. Tallgrass 8 Bit Pale Ale – $9
2. iCADE – iPad Arcade Cabinet – $100
3. Arkeg – Drink n Game – $3999
4. NES Belt Buckle – $30
5. Space Invaders Watch – Link
6. Retro Game Console Case for iPhone 4 / 4S – $23
7. Atari Arcade Pint 4-Pack – $15
8. Game Boy Soap – $15
9. Working Arcade Light Switch – $35
10. Namco Classic Game Zippo Lighter – $109
11. Arcade Tables – $2499
12. Ice Invaders Ice Cube Tray – $8
13. Nintendo Game Hard Drives – $120+
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