It's amazing how retro video games continue to inspire gamers well into adulthood. At Trend Hunter, we've seen furniture, fashion and even music inspired by iconic consoles like Nintendo and Atari and ubiquitous games like Pac-Man, Pong and Tetris. These retro innovations let you indulge your gamer nostalgia in fine fashion.
Click through the slideshow below to explore innovations inspired by retro video games.
Implications - As consumers are getting older, many of them are looking for ways to relive moments that hearken back to their youth. As such, many industries are producing nostalgia-based products with the very intent of capitalizing on consumers' need to feel young again. This trend is likely to continue for generations to come.
37 Retro Video Game Revivals
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10 Body Modifications for Serious Gamers
Nintendo Tattoos
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Video Games in the Real World
Real Life Tetris
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Animated Atari Pong T-Shirts (For Geeks)
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Real Life Robot PacMan
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Plush Tetris Blocks
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Retro Atari 800 XE Laptop
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Nintendo Wall Decals
Blik Surface Graphics
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'80s-Inspired Watches
Nixon Prototypes Channel Glory Days of Pong, Tetris and TV
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PacMan Belt
The Ultimate Geek Fashion Item
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Uber Geeky Food DIY
Nintendo "1UP Mushroom" Burger
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Pong Clocks
The Legendary Game Finally Becomes a Wall Clock
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High Fashion Cartoons
Pacman and Mickey Mouse on London and Madrid Fashion Week Runways
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Retro Gaming Mania
PacMan Keeps on Chomping
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Tetris Kitchen
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Joystick Coat Hooks
The 'Hang and Play' for Retro Gamers
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Reinventing Retro Games
Pacman for xBox Live
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Raves for Nerds
The Blip Festival Uses Nintendo and Atari Instruments
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Gamer Dining Tables
Pong Table
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Play Tetris with Your Furniture
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Game Inspired Furniture
Tetris Mirror
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Retro Gaming Decor
Tetris Taps and More
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Live-Action Classic Video Games
Pac-Man The Movie
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The Pong Dress
Play Pong in your clothes
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Plush PacMan Hat for Nostalgia Geeks
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Retro Handheld
DS-inspired Atari 2600 Portable
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Interactive Foot Pong
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Arcade-Style Workout
Turning the Wii into a Gigantic Machine
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Retro-Chic Gaming
The Arcade Table
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Bathroom Decor for Gamers
Tetris Tiles
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Ice for Gamers
Tetris Ice Cube Trays
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Arcade-Inspired Furniture
Qayot Pacman Seating
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Classic Arcade Games at Home
Relive the 1970s with ‘Retro Space' Machine
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Chiptune Christmas Songs
‘8 Bit Jesus' is Nerdtastic
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Tresling
Tetris + Arm Wrestling
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Custom Nintendo Proposals
Will You Mario Me?
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Retro Game Controller Revivals
The Atari Joystick
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Human Tetris Game Shows
Squeezing Through Shapes in Moving Walls
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Retro-Style Mini Gamer PCs
The AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01 Has a Macintosh-Inspired Design
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
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts
This PlayStation 6 Console Concept Has Cyberpunk Inspiration
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
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Retro 90s Arcade Games
The Arcade1Up X-Men '97 Cabinet Features Eight Classic Titles
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Gaming-Inspired Haptic Response Sneakers
The Nike PG2 PlayStation Shoes are Paul George-Approved
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
Reinvigorated 90s Fashion
The Old Navy '94 Reissue Collection Revives Nostalgic Style
Millennium Gamer Mechanical Keyboards
The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard is Xbox-Inspired
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
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
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
80s Football-Inspired Collections
Admiral Sports Introduces the Team Dressers Collection
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Building Block Gaming Consoles
The LEGO PS One by GoofySwan099 is Highly Detailed
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Anniversary-Celebrating Console Bundles
Sony Launched a PS5 Bundle with PS1-Inspired Designs
Modern Update Mobile Games
Flappy Bird is Getting Another Launch with New Modern Changes
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Retro Gaming Merch Collections
The Rollercoaster Tycoon Collection from Atari Celebrates the Game
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Retroid Pocket 2S is Retro Yet Powerful
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Retro Gaming Wearables
The SPACE INVADERS™: My Play Watch Offers Nostalgic Gaming Fun
Nostalgic Anniversary Console Updates
Sony Added Nostalgic Themes to its PS5 Console
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
4K Display Arcade Games
The AtGames Legends 4KP Digital Pinball Machine Has Virtual Design
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
Holographic Game-Inspired Apparel
PUMA Unveils a New Collaboration with PlayStation
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Nostalgic Gamer Smartphone Wallets
The elago Game Boy MagSafe Wallet is Nintendo-Inspired
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs
Aftershock Presents a New Range of Food-Themed Computer Designs
Comic-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Microsoft Unveils Exclusive X-Men ’97 Xbox and Series X
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
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
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
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
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles
The ANBERNIC RG34XX Has a Nostalgic Function and Form
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Retro Game-Streaming Services
'Antstream' is the First Licensed Retro Game Service on iPhone
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
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Revived Retro Internet Games
Neopets is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary with New Revivals
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
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
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
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
Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers
The Secretlab Star Wars Collection Now Has New SKINS
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Modular Arcade Gaming Systems
The Polycade Sente System is an Innovative Gaming Design
Anime-Inspired Collectible Collections
Fangamer Launches a New Line of Castlevania Merch
Pizza-Themed Arcade Games
Mike’s Hot Honey Launched an 80s-Inspired Game Called Slice Hunter
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Units
The Analogue Pocket GBC Colors Edition is Limited in Numbers
Revived Retro Arcade Games
Nintendo Breathes Life Back to the NES Version of Tetris
Haunting Gaming Adventures
The New Hauntii XBOX Game Is Super Mario Inspired
Functional Vintage-Inspired Bag Collections
JanSport Presents the 'Retro Series'
Open-Source Emulation Apps
The Emulator Frontend 'Retroarch' is Now Available on iOS Devices
Game Console-Branches Streetwear
PlayStation Joins F.C. Real Bristol and SOPH on a Fashion Capsule
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Casual Gaming Furnishings
76-Year-Old Twitch Streamer Cath Bowie is the Face of IKEA BRÄNNBOLL
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
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 Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Game Console Anniversary Releases
Sony Celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a Nostalgic PS5 Update
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Game Console-Inspired Keycaps
8BitDo Launched New NES-Inspired 'Retro Keycaps' for its Keyboards
Game Preservation Initiatives
GOG is Launching an Official Preservation Program for Video Games
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
Game-Inspired Gaming Chairs
DXRacer and Square Enix Release a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Chair
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
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
Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles
This Atari 7800 Plus Console Will Run the Original Cartridges
Gaming Console Energy Supplements
The G FUEL Atari 2600+ Pays Homage to the Golden Era of Gaming
Neon Retro Gaming Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'VS-R' for Couch Cooperative Play
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Collection Launched New Pieces
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
Pink Tonal Gaming Controllers
Nintendo Previews the Upcoming Pink Colorway for the Joycons
Remade 2D Animation Games
Dragon Quest is Reimagined into 2D Animation Video Games
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun
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