The Giant NES Controller: Two Players Required

We've seen large NES controllers before, but this one is the biggest yet... and it works! This five foot long bad boy was made through the efforts of three artists for Maker Faire 2007. It was hooked up to a NES console and displayed on a large screen tv and atendees of the fair could play the Super Mario Brothers, but with a catch. Two people must work in tandem to make the controller work. One manning the d-pad while the other managed the two red buttons. More »

The DIY NES Controller Wallet

Finally, a NES controller wallet to go with your girlfriend's NES Purse. (and I mean a real girlfriend, not the female Blood Elf you chat with online who is really a guy) Zenilorac over at Instrutibles has given us a step by step picture guide on how to make this little beauty. All you need is a NES controller (preferably a dead one) a long zipper, some glue, wire snips, a small screw driver and a little talent and you've got yourself a dandy wallet. Just imagine the gasps of amazement when you whip this baby out in public. Now that's what I call olde schoole class! (can also be used as a change purse if you like that sort of thing) Flynn De Marco