Known for their cartoon-like quality, these 8-bit creations prove that the old-school format is still cool and definitely here to stay. The pixelated nature of the format makes everything look more whimsical and reminds me of days spent playing Super Mario for hours on end.
With everything from delicious desserts to commercials, these 8-bit creations span across a large range of topics. Although 8-bit is a retro format known for classic video games and art, the continued use of it up until now shows that new is not always better. Old classics like the 8-bit format can still be relevant when putting a twist on different items.
All of these 8-bit creations make a statement that the classic format is still geeky cool.
62 Modern 8-Bit Creations
From Cake Toppers to Commercials, the Old-School Format is Here to Stay:
Leslie Chen — May 25, 2011 — Tech

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Geeky Invitations
8-Bit Wedding Invitation Compares a Wedding to 'Street Fighter'

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8-Bit Character Photography
Aled Lewis Incorporates Pixelated Figures into Real Settings

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Retrofied iPad Stickers
MacSlaps iPad Decals Proclaim Your Penchant for Personalization
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8-Bit Album Makeovers
Sound of Design Creates Digital Versions of Classic Album Covers
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Geeky Gamer Cake Toppers
Studio Sweets Creates the Perfect Nerdy Cake
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Pixelated Toy Brick Tables
'Hey! A LEGO Table' Creates an 8-Bit Serving Surface
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Game Boy Tablet Covers
The Gamer iPad Sleeve is a Blast from the Handheld Gaming Past
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8-Bit Character Movies
The Patrick Jean ‘Pixel' Short Film
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Low-Res Recreation Campaigns
These Pixelated Atari Ads Remind Gamers of the Company's Roots
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8-Bit Wood Art
Jeff Swenty Recreates Iconic Video Game Characters and Scenes
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Fashion Lego Sculptures
Neiman Marcus Life Size 3D Portraits
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Pixelated Gaming Icons
Doe Eyed Design Releases 8-Bit Posters of Classic Gamer Heroes and Villains
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Modern 8-bit Movie Games
Penney Design Fashions Atari 2600 Game Covers for Present-Day Films
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NES-Inspired Hangers
The 8-Bit Hanger is Sure to Help Keep Your Zelda Shirt off the Floor
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Retro 8-Bit Gamer Seats
Sit on the Space Invaders Chair Instead of Playing the Game
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Old-School LEGO Tributes
Rymdreglage's '8-Bit Trip' Celebrates Retro Gaming's History
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Geektastic Quilts
Super Mario-Inspired Video Game Blankets
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Controversial Analog Art
Anthony Michael Sneed Creates Shocking 8-Bit Works of Art
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8-Bit Face Generators
The 'Turn Your Name Into a Face' Puts an Image to the Name
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Pixelated Time Tellers
The 8-bit Icon Watch Brings Back Memories of Retro Macs
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8-Bit Wall Art
Susan Kare Offers Retro Macintosh Graphics as Prints
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8-Bit Alien Couches
The Space Invader Couch is Perfect for LAN Parties
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Pixelated Lumber Loungers
Tobias Labarque Lounge Chair Has a Geeky 8-Bit Effect
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8-Bit Costumes
A Low Res ‘Gary' Made By Kiel Johnson and Klai Brown
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Mario Music Makers
The Nintendo Harmonica is the Best Thing Since Duck Hunt
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8-Bit Bed Frames
Limited-Edition Pixelated Bedding from Christian Zuzunaga is Digifabulous
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Classy Gamer Decor
The Donkey Kong Wall is Perfect for Grown-Up Gamers
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8-Bit Rugs
The 'Digit' Pixelated Carpet by Nanimarquina Designs is Interior Design Genius
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Electronic Hunting Toys
Duck Hunt Enters The Real World (CES 2009)
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8-Bit Comic Posters
Michael B Myers Creates Some Pixelated Comic Book Superheroes
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Automagically Changing Cupboard
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Gamer Romance Cards
Romantic Gamer Greeting Cards Let Her Know What Level You're On
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Pixelated Sci-Fi Characters
Pixgraff Makes Star Wars Characters Out of Perler Beads
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Whitewashed Checkitecture
Assisted Residences by Aires Mateus Create an 8-Bit Building
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Edible 8-Bit Buddies
Jude Buffum Shows How to Cook Your Favorite Video Game Icons
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8-Bit Multi-Tools
The Space Intruders Multi-Tool is Perfect for Geeky Handymen
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Pixelated Runway Presentations
The Anrealage Fall 2011 Collection Features Fierce 8-Bit Fashion
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8-Bit Artistry
Pixel Art Takes a New Shape with LEGO Printing
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Retro Computer Music
Astralwerks Launches 8 bit Compilation CD
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8-Bit Home Theaters
The Nintendo HTPC Combines Advanced Computing With Retro Styling
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Pixelated Plants
Make Her Valentine's Day Special With the 8-Bit Flower Bouquet
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Naughty Nerd PSAs
The Leicestershire Teenage Pregnancy Partnership's 8-Bit Announcement
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8-Bit Bible Stories
'Supernatural Creator 2' is a Retro Gamer Way to Tell the Creation Story
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Geeky Baked Goods
The Space Invaders Cake Mold is Perfect for Hungry Gamers
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Retrofied Pick-Up Ads
The Gif Me More Commercial for MTV Mobile Uses the Bitmap Format
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8-Bit Wedding Invites
Darina & Niko's Video Game Wedding Invitation is Geek Love at Its Finest
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Retro Warlock Games
The 8-Bit Harry Potter Interactive Game is Magically Awesome
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Recycled 8-Bit Instruments
Benjamin Gaulon Transforms Nintendo Controllers Into MIDI Inputs
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Dramatic Mario Remakes
'Bit and Run: Mario's Ladder' by Cory Godbey Reimagines the Classic Game
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Low-Res Eye Covers
Have Sweet Geeky Dreams with the Pixel Sleeping Eye Mask
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USB Albums
Looking to the Future of Music, Junk Science Releases the Phoenix Down USB CD
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Chiptune Christmas Songs
‘8 Bit Jesus' is Nerdtastic
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8-Bit String Instruments
Ranjit Bhatnagar Creates a Playable Pixelated Violin
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Eight-Bit Dining Sets
Jean-Pascal Flavien Creates a Retro Red and Blue Living Space
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Retrofied DJ Games
8-Bit DJ Hero Puts an Old-School Spin on the New-School Hit
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Chiptune Techno Remixes
'Da Chip' Album Nerdifies Daft Punk Music
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8-Bit Short Films
A Little Bit World Unleashes Retro Geek Icons into Real-Life Scenarios
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Tweet-Sourced Video Games
Tweet Land's Gameplay Changes Based Upon What the World is Tweeting
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8-Bit Axes
The NES Paul is a Retro Guitar Hero Tribute
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8-Bit Breathalyzer Games
The Drunker You are the Higher You Score in Drunken NES
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Tactile Gamer Puzzles
Donkey Kong-Themed Jenga Brings a Nintendo Twist to a Classic Game
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8-Bit Browsers
Pixelfari is a Program That Turns Safari into 80s Video Game Graphics
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80s-Inspired Pet-Friendly Cereals
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Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Iconic Burger-Inspired Doughnuts
Pinkbox Doughnuts is Serving Up a Krabby Patty Doughnut
Video Game-Honoring Cookies
Oreo x A Minecraft Movie Cookies Celebrate the Upcoming Film
Beloved Anime-Inspired Treats
The Pokemon Meets Mary Chocolate Collection Features Unique Tins
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
Creative Game-Themed Peripherals
The Higround x Minecraft Collection Has Several Styles
Game-Themed Noodle Launches
KRAFT Mac & Cheese and Nintendo Debut New Super Mario Power-Up Shapes
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Pastel Anime-Themed Fashions
The Hot Topic x Cinnamoroll Collection is Officially Licensed
Toaster Pastry Galleries
The Pop(T)Art Gallery Recreates Iconic Artwork with Pop-Tarts
Elf-Themed Baked Product Lines
Pillsbury’s Funfetti Debuts Products for the 2024 Holiday Season
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Yellowish Cartoon-Inspired Donuts
The Mister Donut Minion Doughnuts are Arriving in Japan
Oversized Party-Ready Pastries
Pop-Tarts Party Pastry is 73-Times Bigger Than Original Pop-Tarts
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Nostalgic Sitcom Donuts
Krispy Kreme's Friends Donuts Capture Iconic Sayings and Moments
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Retro Adorable Animated Adventures
Care Bears & Strawberry Shortcake Join on The Care Berry Switch
AI-Enhanced Smart Mugs
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Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Ghostly Cinematic Donut Ranges
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Cake-Themed Commercials
KFC Thailand’s Birthday Ad Turns the World Into Cake
Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes
Mr Kipling Banana Slices Celebrate Despicable Me 4
Retro Cartoon Capsules
Boxlunch Celebrates Strawberry Shortcake’s 45th Anniversary with Collection
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Video Game-Themed Candy Branding
The Hershey Company and Nintendo Announced a New Partnership
Trophy-Inspired Toaster Designs
The Pop-Tarts Bowl and Ge Appliances Collaboration is Cheeky
Filmic Toaster Pastry Packaging
Unfrosted Inspired Pop-Tarts' Limited-Edition "Trat-Pops" Boxes
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Retro Pixelated Cafe Collections
Starbucks Introduces the Bearista Game Collection
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Cartoon Character Themed Cakes
TOUS les JOURS is Adding a New Baby Shark Cake Collection
Spooky Comedic Cookies
These Keebler Dark Chocolate & Vanilla Fudge Stripes Celebrate Beetlejuice
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Consumer-Inspired Baking Products
These General Mills Holiday Cookie Products are Arriving Now
Instant Gratification Cake Kits
Tasty Tinies Help Kid Make Their Own Desserts in 25 Seconds
Online Platform Cartoon Episodes
The Pokémon Company is Launching New Full Episodes Online
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Specialty Holiday Treat Expansions
Festive Limited-Edition Treats Bring Holiday Cheer to Canada
Cartoon-Inspired Game Consoles
Microsoft Presents the Limited SpongeBob SquarePants Xbox Series X
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Cereal-Themed Multi-Color Clogs
Crocs Introduces a New Collaboration with Froot Loops
Toaster Pastry Bundt Cakes
Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts is a Pop-Up Flavor by Nothing Bundt Cakes
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Monstrous Anime Donut Ranges
The Mister Donut Pokémon Donuts Arrive This Month
Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers
The FUN Ghostbusters Sneakers Pay Homage to the Revived Franchise
Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations
Sanrio's Hello Kitty is Remixed in Junji Ito Artwork Styles
Celebratory Anime Donut Ranges
These Krispy Kreme x Pokémon Donuts are Arriving in South Korea
Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections
Rude Cosmetics x Olive Oyl Rebrands Retro Nostalgia
Sprinkle Cake Mixes
The Funfetti Celebrations Cake Mix Easily Recreates TikTok-Viral Cakes
Video Game-Inspired Cookies
Pillsbury Minecraft Cookies are Ready to Bake and Safe to Eat Raw
Customized Corporate Chocolate Gifts
Bitzel's Chocolate Introduced New Gifting Options
Paranormal Cartoon Apparel
JOURNAL STANDARD and Ghostbusters Release a Vintage Apparel Capsule
Monster-Themed Kitchenware
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Layered Horror-Comedy Cakes
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Sara Ourani Designs the SUP Game Box 400 Console
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Spinnaker Celebrates 25 Years of Spongebob with a Timepiece Capsule
Pizza-Themed Arcade Games
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Full-Size Retro Mechanical Keyboards
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Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories
Susan Kare Launches 32 New Mac Icons as Jewelry and Key Caps
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Retro Cartoon-Inspired Putties
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Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks
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Toaster Pastry Mascots
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Cartoon-Inspired Donut Series
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Super Bowl-Themed Doughnuts
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Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Film-Inspired Crystalline Figurines
Swarovski Created a Sparkling Set of Minion Figures
Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules
Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake Present Unisex Styles
Swirled Bunny Face Cakes
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8-Bit Building Block Sets
The LEGO Super Mario World Mario & Yoshi Set Has a Classic Inspiration
Game Console-Inspired Keycaps
8BitDo Launched New NES-Inspired 'Retro Keycaps' for its Keyboards
Assorted Cake Bite Boxes
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AI Avatar Creation Tools
Pix Me! Transforms Your Photo into a Unique Avatar with Individuality
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Anime-Themed Micro Memory Cards
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Nostalgic Game Collections
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Fruity Cartoon-Inspired Puddings
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Retro AI Experiences
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Short Film-Inspired Ads
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Prepared Funfetti Cheesecake Slices
Rich Products Has a New Single-Serve Funfetti Cheesecake Slice
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Little Bites Biggie Muffins Come in Two Flavors
Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks
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Old-Fashioned Candy Collections
Goetze’s Candy Company is Launching Two Special Edition Treats
Pink Cartoon Character Cakes
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Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
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These New CandyRific Character Candy Cases Celebrate a Classic Film
Classic Baking Mix Collections
Bob’s Red Mill Launches the New Signature Baking Mixes
Pixel-Style Role-Play Games
Disney Adventures Into Pixel Gaming with its New Mobile Title
Wintery Snack Cake Collections
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