Retro Gamer Blog

Controller tear-downs for the NES, SNES and N64

In the linked article Fictive, the 3D prints in 24 hours people, does a great job of digging into the […]

PlayStation console built by Sony and Nintendo

Check out this frankenstein console from the early 90’s, a fusion of Sony and Nintendo. This early PlayStation prototype reminds […]

Teens React to Nintendo

The popular ‘Teens React To’ YouTube video series puts the classic NES in front of a group of modern teens […]

Cover page of 'The Book - A Guide to Electronic Game Operation and Servicing' - Distributed by Atari in 1980

Fix your Atari, Like a Boss!

Things fall apart, it’s sad but true. The oldest classic Atari arcade units are now 35+ years old, and while […]

The Rise and Fall of the Nintendo Virtual Boy

The Nintendo Virtual Boy, released nearly 20 years ago was seen as one of Nintendo’s largest flops, a mostly failed […]

Now You’re Knitting With Power

“You’re looking at the Nintendo Knitting Machine,” the ad reads. “It’s not a game; not a toy; not something a […]

Macaroni and Cheese is Yummy!

Enough said, almost…..

Hobbes and Bacon

Maybe growing up isn’t so bad….

Sweet Choose Your Weapon Retro Controller Design

While I’m afraid that the ship has sailed on getting this awesome retro video game controller design made into a […]

A Gaming Great – Dr Mario for the SNES

I’m not sure why I love Dr. Mairo so much, but I know that this simple modification on Tetris is […]

Freaking Yummy Homemade Pizza

A gamer has gotta eat. What goes better with video games than pizza? Freaking yummy cheap homemade pizza. This easy […]