Before you throw away your old NES games, not that a true gamer would ever do that, you are going to want to check out all of these creative game cartridge remixes. The old video game cartridges found here used to be playable on everything from an NES to a Sega Saturn, and have now become functional items such as clocks, hard drives and jewelry.
A few old video games have become collectors' items worth tons of money. However, many more of these old school games are completely worthless. It's easy to want to throw these games away, but it's more awesome to upcycle them into things that can be used around the house. After all, nothing says "I love you" like a ring shaped after the Super Mario Bros. cartridge.
15 Creative Game Cartridge Remixes
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Custom Cartridge Urinals
The Nintendo Video Game Urinal is a Gamer's Dream Bathroom Project
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Video Game Rebranding Designs
Billy Bishop Creates a Punk Rocker Mario Mash Up for Nintendo World
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Nintendo Timekeepers
The 'Nerdy Clocks' Etsy Shop Offers Old-School Gaming Gems
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Recycled Cartridge Chandeliers
The Upcycled Lowell and Louise Ink Cartridge Lamps
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Mario Music Makers
The Nintendo Harmonica is the Best Thing Since Duck Hunt
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Geeky Gamer Interiors
Pixel Art Studios Creates the Gamer Room Where Dreams are Made
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Retro Game Cartridge Renderings
Stefan Birgir Pays Tribute to Nintendo's Past with Cute Pixel Art
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Upcycled Gamer Cartridges
Transformed NES Hard Drives are a Geeky Pleasure
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Personified Retro Toys
Squid Kids Ink's 'So Analog' Collection is for the Geeky Gamer
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Reincarnated Game Systems
The NES Cartridge-Playing Cartridge is a Unique DIY
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Nintendo Hard Drives
The NES External Hard Drive is for Hardcore Fanboys
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8-Bit-Themed Furniture
This NES-Themed Furniture Set is a Gamer's Geeky Dream Living Room Setup
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Retro Gamer Lighting
The Atari Lamp Illuminates the Dark World of Video Games
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Miniscule Game Cartridge Jewelry
Ohmygeekness's Video Game Charms are Smaller Than a Penny
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Upcycled Printer Stamps
The Relife Cartridge Turns Nearly Empty Ink Cartridges into Office Tools
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Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switoo Imagines the Brand's Next Handheld
Pocket-Sized Gaming Consoles
The SEGA-DBS is a Retro Console with a Digital Calendar
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Rotating Display Gaming Consoles
The Small Universe X Sugar Cubes Work in Two Orientations
Playfully Retro CD Players
Semetor Introduces the Dynamic K8 CD Player at IFA 2024
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles
The 'ORBIS' Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Multipurpose
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Retro Gaming Phone Cases
The GameBaby Optimizes the iPhone 15 & 16 Pro Max for Mobile Gaming
Branded Automotive Gaming Controllers
The Ferrari Nintendo Steering Wheel is Highly Detailed
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Retro-Themed Mechanical Keyboards
8BitDo's Latest Keyboard is Inspired by SNES-Era Gaming
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Retro 90s Arcade Games
The Arcade1Up X-Men '97 Cabinet Features Eight Classic Titles
Crypto-Integrated Game Consoles
The BitBoy One from Ordz Games lets Players Earn Crypto
Video Game Meal Toys
The McDonald's Japan Mario Kart Happy Meal Toys Come in Two Sets
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts
This Conceptual Nintendo Switch 2 Elevates a Classic
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
Retro-Inspired Handheld Concepts
AYANEO Announced the 'Pocket DMG' as Part of its 'REMAKE' Line
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
Cartoon-Inspired Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Unveils a New Super Mario Collection with Accessories
Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers
Bentgablenits Remixes Unique ASICS Sneaker Models
Video Game Ice Creams
The Super Mario x Baskin-Robbins Collection is Arriving in Japan
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Collaboration Gaming Console Timepieces
The ANICORN x SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis is Retro-Inspired
Game-Themed Noodle Launches
KRAFT Mac & Cheese and Nintendo Debut New Super Mario Power-Up Shapes
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
DJ Console-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Pioneer CDJ 2000 Console Moving Set
Virtual Pet Gaming Devices
Tamagotchi Unveils Three New Devices with Unique Finishes
Ultra-Compact Horizontal Handhelds
The MIYOO A30 Emulates Thousands of Games at a Low Price
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Video Game-Inspired Ice Creams
Baskin Robbins Celebrates the Super Mario Bros Wonder Launch
Scent-Releasing Gaming Devices
The 'Gamescent' Syncs with Gameplay to Add a Sense of Smell
Video Game-Inspired Side Tables
The Pac Man Side Table by Yu Ren Gives Life to an Inanimate Object
Elevated Anime-Inspired Home Decor
The Nendo Pokémon Mosaic Collection Has 75 Pieces
Video Game-Based Prize Packages
This KRAFT Mac & Cheese x Nintendo Collab Boasts Game Elements
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Retroid Pocket 2S is Retro Yet Powerful
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Insulated Video Game Tumblers
The Super Mario Tumbler Book is Arriving at 7-Eleven Japan
Millennium Gamer Smartphone Chargers
The Elago WS M5 Charging Stand is Game Boy-Inspired
Retro Gaming Wearables
The SPACE INVADERS™: My Play Watch Offers Nostalgic Gaming Fun
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Nostalgic Gamer Smartphone Wallets
The elago Game Boy MagSafe Wallet is Nintendo-Inspired
Ultra-Miniature Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Unveiled the RG28XX to Play Retro Games in your Pocket
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Vintage Console Upscale Systems
The RetroTINK-4K Works with a Range of Retro Gaming Consoles
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
All-in-One Anime Card Games
The Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic is Ready to Play
Retro Handheld Computers
soulscircuit Draws Nostalgic Elements with Raspberry Pi and Pilet 5
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Low-Cost Gaming Devices
The RGB10X Offers Powerful Pocketable Emulation at Just $40
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Modern-Retro Handheld Games
'Kien' is a 2024 Release For 2001's GameBoy Advance
Resort-Inspired Video Games
Nintendo Debuts Super Mario Party Jamboree for Switch
All-Aluminum Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Pocket Aluminum Comes in Four Colors
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
Hardware Replication Gaming Handhelds
The Chromatic from ModRetro Uses FPGA to Play GameBoy Games
Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
The 'Delta' Application is Now Available on iOS Devices
Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks
The Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo Provides Playful Wake-Up Calls
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Singer-Collaborated Game Campaigns
Nintendo and Raye Join Forces on a Series of Advertisements
Multipurpose Handheld Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20SX Plays Games from Various Platforms
Game Console Replication Kits
FunnyPlaying's FPGBC Uses FPGA to Replicate the GameBoy
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Anime-Inspired Collectible Collections
Fangamer Launches a New Line of Castlevania Merch
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Expanded-Capacity Game Cartridges
Evercade's 'Giga Carts' Enable Larger, More Ambitious Titles
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
Remastered Fan-Favorite RPGs
Nintendo is Bringing Back the Critically-Acclaimed Paper Mario Title
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Multifunctional Compact Music Players
NINM Lab's PLAYDISC is a Multifunctional Music Device
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks
LEGO Introduces the Dynamic Super Mario Kart Set
Affordable Emulation Consoles
Anbernic's RG353PS is a Lower-Priced Handheld Emulator with Power
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Gamepad-Like Game Controllers
CRKD Introduces the NES-Style Neo S Game Controller
Gamer Music Libraries
The Nintendo Music App Shares Fan-Favorite Nintendo Soundtracks
Seasonal Gamer Ornaments
Hallmark Launches a Variety of Gamer-Approved Ornaments for the Holidays
Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
The XGO Handheld Retro Gaming Console Supports 10 Emulators
Re-Released Retro Action Games
Blaze Evercade Released the Duke Nukem Collection for its Consoles
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
8-Bit Building Block Sets
The LEGO Super Mario World Mario & Yoshi Set Has a Classic Inspiration
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Game Console-Inspired Keycaps
8BitDo Launched New NES-Inspired 'Retro Keycaps' for its Keyboards
Hybrid Game Console Sequels
Nintendo is Sending Out Developer Kits for the Switch 2
Nostalgic Gaming Charger Protectors
This elago W5 Silicone Cover Has a Retro Gamer Design
Mechanical Vintage Dice Designs
W&M Levsha Creates a Trigger-Activated Die with Vintage Themes
Remastered Third-Person Games
Blaze Evercade Re-Released the PS1-Era Duke Nukem Games
Anime-Themed Micro Memory Cards
Western Digital Unveils the Adorable Pokémon MicroSD Cards
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
Anime-Themed Storage Cards
These SanDisk Pokémon microSD Cards Come in Three Styles
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Retro-Inspired Power Banks
AYANEO's Retro Power Bank Replicates Old Video Game Consoles
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
Gaming Console Energy Supplements
The G FUEL Atari 2600+ Pays Homage to the Golden Era of Gaming
Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles
This Atari 7800 Plus Console Will Run the Original Cartridges
Neon Retro Gaming Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'VS-R' for Couch Cooperative Play
Nostalgic NFC-Enabled Sneakers
Puma’s Limited-Edition RS-XL Sneakers Link to Exclusive Content
Retro Basketball Arcade James
Arcade1Up Presents Two New NBA Jam Cabinet Game Consoles
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Speed Completion Video Games
Nintendo's NES Classics Game Challenges Players to Play Quickly
Remade 2D Animation Games
Dragon Quest is Reimagined into 2D Animation Video Games
Regal Adventure Game Designs
The Princess Peach: Showtime! Game Has a Simplistic Mission
Classic Platforming Game Sequels
Nintendo Announced 'Mario vs. Donkey Kong' Inspired by GBA Games
Cost-Effective Handheld Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'EXP-R' at a Lower Price
Reverse Synthesis Puzzle Games
Sesame Game is a Reverse Puzzle Where Players Merge Fruits
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Vibrant Celebratory Gaming Consoles
The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition is Sleek
Hardware-Based Emulation Devices
Analogue Announced the '3D,' an FPGA Device for Nintendo 64
Platforming Game Spin-Offs
Nintendo Announced 'Princess Peach: Showtime' Focusing on the Character
Retro Game Console Cartridge
Atari is Launching a New Save Mary Cartridge for a Retro Console
Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games
The Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Game Nods to the 90s
Classic Adventure Title Releases
Nintendo Released Two Classic Legend of Zelda Games on NSO