10 Retro Game Gadgets That Scored an Extra Life

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Lauren Hockenson
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10 Retro Game Gadgets That Scored an Extra Life

Do you miss the feeling of your old N64 controller? What about the look of your limited edition, gold-dusted NES cartridge of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link? Thanks to handmade and vintage ecommerce hub Etsy, your favorite gaming memorabilia has taken on new life as upcycled products for your home and office.

Entrepreneurial gamers have taken to converting their old stash of toys into useful products for everyday life, whether as hard drives hiding in vintage controllers or Sega games repurposed into belt buckles. You can find quite a load of treasure in Etsy's Geekery vertical, which houses more than 125,000 items sure to satisfy every one of your fandoms.

With plenty of functionality and nostalgia to boot, it's hard to say no to some of these gaming goodies -- especially when your favorite classic title is involved.

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