I wouldn’t throw away your old Nintendo controllers until you’ve checked out these NES controller inspirations. The original Nintendo is now 25 years old, yet it still manages to be relevant and inspirational today for DIYers and designers alike.
Nowhere is that relevancy more obvious than with these NES controller inspirations. If your 25-year-old game console’s controller is still being remade into accessories, furniture and clocks, then you know you did something right. Remember where it all began.
17 NES Controller Inspirations

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Geeky Battle Scars
Nerdy Scarification For Really Dedicated Technology Fans

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Gamer Phone Decals
The NES Controller iPhone 4 Sticker is a Tribute to Nintendo

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Cozy iPhone Cases
Soft iPhone Cases are Enough to Snuggle with
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Game Controller Furniture
Coffee Table / Storage Box / NES Controller Works!
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Classic Video Game Crafts
The NES iPhone Case is a Nostalgic Necessity
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Multimedia Coffee Tables
The Digitable
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80's Gamer Carpets
The Nintendo Controller Rug is Perfect for Gaming Home Makeovers
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Video Game Controller Belts
Nesbuckels
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Retro Gamer Cushions
This Nintendo Controller Pillow is Guaranteed to Keep You in the Game
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Gamer Tablet Cases
The NES Controller iPad Sleeve Protects Your iPad from Wear and Tear
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Gamer Satchels
The Nintendo Messenger Bag is Better than a Backpack
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Controller Coffee Tables
The Extreme NES Coffee Table is an Exact Working 10:1 Replica
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Gamer Soda Soaps
The Mountain Dew Scented NES Soap is the Worst/Best Thing Ever
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Old School Gaming Chargers
This Nintendo Controller i-Dock Recharges Your iPhone in Retro Fashion
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Gamer Controller Clocks
The NES Advantage Clock Lets You Play Super Mario and Track Time
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Musical Game Controllers
The Nintendo Controller Synth Would Make Daft Punk Proud
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Controller Credit Card Carriers
The NES Controller Business Card Case for Gamers
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Retro-Style Mini Gamer PCs
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Colorful Gelatin Dessert-Inspired Furniture
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Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
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Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
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Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
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Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
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Millennium Gamer Mechanical Keyboards
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Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
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Minimalist Mobile Gaming Controllers
The Conceptual 'Mini Controller' by Wootae Kim is Stylish
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts
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High-Fashion Video Game Consoles
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80s Athletics-Inspired Sneakers
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Gaming-Inspired Haptic Response Sneakers
The Nike PG2 PlayStation Shoes are Paul George-Approved
Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
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Video Game-Inspired Furniture Catalogue
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Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers
The Moenix Game Controller Concept Has a Yoke-Style Design
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
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Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
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Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
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Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles
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Retro Gaming Room Experiences
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Stylish Gaming Controllers
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Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Ikea's 'Brännboll' Collection is Minimalist And Comfortable
Anniversary-Honoring Furniture Series
IKEA Presents its STOCKHOLM Collection for 2025
Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse
Tride Design Creates the Sleek D Mouse Device
Creative Game-Themed Peripherals
The Higround x Minecraft Collection Has Several Styles
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
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Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Haptic Gamer Chair Cushions
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70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Industrial Video Game Controllers
The Conceptual Nothing Gamepad (1) by Anurag Sarda is Ergonomic
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
80s Computer-Inspired Keyboards
The 8BitDo C64 Edition Retro Keyboard is Commodore 64-Inspired
Building Block Gaming Consoles
The LEGO PS One by GoofySwan099 is Highly Detailed
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Mid-Century Warm Consoles
Calico Introduces a Look at the Captivating Hi-Fi Console
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Miniaturized Video Game Controllers
The 8BitDo Ultimate Mini Features Interactive Lighting Modes
Retro Video Game Stores
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Nostalgic 90s Keyboard Designs
The Class 1800 Mechanical Keyboard Pays Homage to a Classic
Floating Illusion Gaming Controllers
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Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Arcade-Style Gaming Controllers
The Octopus Arcade Stick Brings the Arcade to the Living Room
Anniversary-Celebrating Console Bundles
Sony Launched a PS5 Bundle with PS1-Inspired Designs
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Retro Gaming Wearables
The SPACE INVADERS™: My Play Watch Offers Nostalgic Gaming Fun
Wireless Controller Custom Kits
8BitDo Introduces the NGC Mod Kit for Custom Experiences
Fashion House Retro-Gaming Devices
Balenciaga Presents a Device That Only Plays the Snake Game
Playing Card-Themed Apparel
Nintendo Launches a New hanafuda Product Collection
Retro-Inspired Gaming Controllers
The 8BitDo M30 Wired Controller for Xbox is Officially Licensed
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
Modular Game Console Controllers
Microsoft's Proteus Controller is Inclusive and Highly Customized
Sneaker-Honoring Furniture Collections
The Modernica x STASH Range Features Four Items
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Nostalgic Gamer Smartphone Wallets
The elago Game Boy MagSafe Wallet is Nintendo-Inspired
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Interactive Light Mini Controllers
8BitDo Introduces the New Ultimate Mini Game Controller
Retro Handheld Computers
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Nostalgic Anniversary Console Updates
Sony Added Nostalgic Themes to its PS5 Console
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
Special-Edition Branded Controllers
Sony is Releasing an Official Concord Controller for the Game
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
The Tetris Forever Handheld Video Game Console Marks 40 Years
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Game-Themed Retro Keyboards
Higround and Minecraft Launch a New Collaborative Keyboard Collection
Mid-Century Record Consoles
Wrensilva Unveils a New Catalog of Furniture for Stereo Systems
Retro Console-Inspired Controllers
The Killscreen CubeSense Has a GameCube Inspiration for the PS5
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Cartoon-Inspired Game Consoles
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Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Building Block Game Consoles
LEGO and Nintendo are Releasing a Game Boy Building Block Set
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
Flagship First-Party Controllers
Nintendo is Releasing the Pro Controller 2 for the Switch 2
Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
The 'Delta' Application is Now Available on iOS Devices
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles
Sara Ourani Designs the SUP Game Box 400 Console
Tea Brand-Inspired Controllers
The POPeART and Yorkshire Tea Launch a Set of Themed Controllers
Modular Arcade Gaming Systems
The Polycade Sente System is an Innovative Gaming Design
Semi-Transparent Game Controllers
Microsoft Presents the Ghost Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller
Full-Size Retro Mechanical Keyboards
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Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
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Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories
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Miniature Retro Consoles
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Left-Hand Dynamic Game Controllers
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Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Units
The Analogue Pocket GBC Colors Edition is Limited in Numbers
Next-Gen Console Customizations
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Original Controller Modification Kits
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Cozy 70s-Inspired Sofa Seating
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Modular Gaming Controller Concepts
The Lifil Multiverse Controller by Diego Perez Rogé is Advanced
Foldable Gaming Controller Concepts
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Gamepad-Like Game Controllers
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Mobile-First Gaming Controllers
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Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
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Game Console Anniversary Releases
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Retro Social App Devices
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Health-Conscious Gaming Furniture
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Game Console-Inspired Keycaps
8BitDo Launched New NES-Inspired 'Retro Keycaps' for its Keyboards
Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories
Asprey Studio Designs the Esc Kets Featuring Icon Graphics
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Artistic Gaming Peripherals
Razer Has Launched a Collection Inspired by the Late Keith Haring
Classic Board Game Remakes
Dungeons & Dragons Takes on a Celebratory Modernized Update
General Store-Inspired Consoles
Lisa Sacco Presents the New Haptic Wood Console Table
Revived Retro Arcade Games
Nintendo Breathes Life Back to the NES Version of Tetris
Game-Inspired Gaming Chairs
DXRacer and Square Enix Release a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Chair
Gamified Productivity Apps
Triforce Todos Combines Retro Game Style With Task Management Tools
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Celebratory Sci-Fi Tech Products
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Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles
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Early Computer-Inspired Keyboards
8BitDo Released the 'M Edition' Mechanical Keyboard
Neon Retro Gaming Consoles
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Gaming Console Energy Supplements
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Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
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Inclusive Modular Controllers
Aiden Schutte Designs the Inclusive Free Play Controller Concept
Timeless Furniture Series
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Speed Completion Video Games
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Pink Tonal Gaming Controllers
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Metallic Retro Game Controllers
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Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks
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Collapsible Gamer Controller Designs
The 'Swift' Foldable Controller Concept is Compact
Cost-Effective Handheld Consoles
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Creative-Centric Control Consoles
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Hardware-Based Emulation Devices
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Earth-Inspired Gaming Accessories
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Retro Game Console Cartridge
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Royally Hued Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Astral Purple Has Contrasting Colors
Gilded Gradient Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Gold Shadow is Chic