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iCade Core Arcade Styled Gaming Controller

James Kelly — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:09:24 +0000

ION Audio, manufacturer of audio and entertainment technology that just recently introduced the iCADE Mobile Gaming Device , unveiled the iCade Core Arcade Styled Gaming Controller today at CES in Las Vegas. Designed to work with your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, this gaming controller brings a retro arcade style of control to your app [...]

Atari Arcade for iPad

Patra Beaulieu — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:27:32 +0000

You might’ve seen the iCade iPad Arcade Cabinet shown in the past on GeekAlerts. Here’s another app-based accessory that scratches the same itch to give you that nostalgic arcade feel, but it has a sleeker, more updated look. It’s the officially-licensed Atari Arcade for iPad by Discovery Bay Games. Atari Arcade for iPad Atari Arcade – Duo Powered brings Atari’s arcade classics right to [...]

Space Alien Alarm Clock

James Kelly — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:28:28 +0000

Alarm clocks are necessary, but very much annoying. How many times have you been in a deep sleep, dreaming about something you probably want to keep to yourself, when BAM, the alarm starts blaring and la la land is gone. Time to wake up and back to reality. Well, this space invader looking Space Alien [...]

Pac Man Oven Gloves

Conner Flynn — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:07:56 +0000

Waka waka waka. Chomp. These Pac Man Oven Gloves will keep your hands safe while you bake those delicious treats in the oven. If you love Pac Man as much as we do, you’ll want to get your hands on and in these babies. They have great retro arcade graphics and are officially licensed. They [...]

Pac-Man Shot Glass 4-Pack

Conner Flynn — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:20:50 +0000

Pac-Man is a lot like you. When he isn’t munching on snacks like power pellets and blue ghosts, he gets thirsty. And when he does, he reaches for one of the glasses in this Pac-Man Shot Glass 4-Pack set. There is no better choice of glassware for the Pac-Man fan. You get 3 ghosts(Blinky, Clyde, [...]

Space Invaders Style Salt and Pepper Shakers

Conner Flynn — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:26:22 +0000

We’ve seen many Space Invaders items, like keychains or even a large Space Invader chair, and it makes you wonder if these aliens are using these products to lull us into a false sense of security so they can more easily wipe us out. Then again, who cares? This stuff is too cool not to [...]

Arcade Light Switch

Conner Flynn — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:12:21 +0000

Gamers wish that every aspect of their lives could be as fun as a video game. That will never happen, however you can spruce up at least one part of your home to match the arcade experience. Your light switch. The Arcade Light Switch takes all the fun of button mashing in the arcade and [...]

Pac-Man Alarm Clock

James Kelly — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:05:09 +0000

Remember the sweet sounds of the classic PacMan video game of the 80′s. Well now you can wake up to that every morning with the PacMan Alarm Clock. What better way is there to start your day. This novelty alarm clock offers all the basic features of an everyday alarm clock, but with the look [...]

Whac-A-Mole Arcade Game

Ryan Cooper — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:17:28 +0000

Have you ever played Whac-A-Mole at arcades, carnivals, or amusement parks? Well now you can enjoy the exciting action at home with the Whac-A-Mole Arcade Game. It really is simple: just watch for moles to light up and then whack them with your mallet. You can play single player against the clock or compete against [...]

Blik Re-Stik Asteroids Wall Stickers

Ryan Cooper — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:23:01 +0000

Decorate your home to look like the classic Asteroids arcade game with these Blik Asteroids Wall Stickers. Officially licensed by Atari, these movable and reusable decals look just like the original 8-bit graphics from the video game. They would be awesome for decorating the game room in your house, and since they are removable and [...]

Pac-Man Arcade Machine

Ryan Cooper — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:30:46 +0000

Relive the classic arcade action in a full-size cabinet with the Pac Man Arcade Machine. Unlike the older Namco Pac-Man Arcade Game, this version includes 13 classic arcade games so you can have an arcade party right in your home. This new Pacman arcade party machine is available in a Cabaret (standup) model and as [...]

Arcade Game Alarm Clock with Joystick Controls

Robert Birming — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:07:03 +0000

Are you one of those hardcore retro game fans that can’t sleep on anything other than your precious Space Invaders Pillows? Guess what, now you can wake up in the same geeky manner using this cool arcade game alarm clock. The Arcade Alarm Clock has a large LCD display, making it easy to read, even [...]

Space Invaders Bling Bling

Robert Birming — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:04:14 +0000

Just in time for the 30th Anniversary of this classic arcade video game from the Japanese Taito company, Malcolm Gordon releases his series of iced out Space Invaders jewellery. You currently have two different colors to choose from for your necklace: silver and gold. The Bling Vaders neck chain piece measures 8(L) x 6.15(W) cm [...]

Space Invaders Headphones Now Available

Robert Birming — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:23:37 +0000

Remember those Space Invaders Headphones that we wrote about this summer? The wait is over – this fun and geeky audio accessory is now available from the NCSX shop. Two styles are on offer – black circumaural headphones with a single white-pixel Invader and the original logo imprinted on each phone or a pair of [...]

Pac-Man Arcade Game for Your Home

Robert Birming — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:54:12 +0000

The Japanese game developer Namco, designers of the original 1980s Pac-Man video game, is now giving you the opportunity to play the classic game in a true retro aracade fashion – in your own living room. The full-sized console is identical to the original gaming machines and it features a 19-inch monitor and a pair [...]

Arcade Button Badges

Robert Birming — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:03:19 +0000

The guys over at Supermandolini, a graphic designers duo from Thessaloniki, Greece, have created a line of badges made from old school arcade gaming machine buttons. Ten high quality limited edition hand pressed badges featuring a mix of arcade buttons for showing off your oldschool combos. Product Specifications: 2.5 cm badges Set of 10 Handmade [...]

Classic USB Joystick Controller

Robert Birming — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:41:37 +0000

After having read about the USB Retro Arcade Controller featured here at GeekAlerts last week, Curt emailed us a tips about this cool Atari 2600 USB joystick. The controller is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux and works with almost any Emulator (MAME Stella, etc.) and almost any game that can map and use a [...]

Retro-Modern Arcade Gaming Table

Robert Birming — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:49:57 +0000

The London-based Arcade Memories company has released the Optime Strategies Table, a cool alternative to the Arcade Gaming Table we saw earlier this year. The Optime Strategies Table is a totally authentic reproduction of the original tabletop arcade games that were present in every self-respecting pub and club in the 1980s. Officially known as ‘cocktail’ [...]

USB Retro Arcade Controller

Robert Birming — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:05:56 +0000

This USB-powered gamepad is capable of playing MAME arcade games and it also features an extra port, so that you can plug in your good ol’ Atari 2600 joystick. Now you can have a joystick for your more modern emulated games, as well as a port so you can play those old Atari games properly. [...]

Arcade Games Kit

Robert Birming — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:44:17 +0000

This colorful video game device plugs into your TV, no console needed, and lets you to bring back some good ol’ 80s arcade game memories. It’s equipped with a joystick and two buttons, and you can choose from arcade classics like Mappy, Galaga, Pole Position, Xevious and Ms. Pac-Man. The Arcade Games Kit requires 4 [...]

Space Invaders Headphones

Robert Birming — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:51:53 +0000

The 30th Anniversary of the classic arcade video game Space Invaders is in full swing with new products being announced almost every week. Last week we saw these keychains, and soon gamers will be able to lay their hands on a pair of Space Invaders inspired headphones. The latest product in Taito’s ongoing Space Invaders [...]

Space Invaders Pillows

Robert Birming — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:02:48 +0000

The 30th Anniversary of the classic arcade video game Space Invaders is in full swing, and now you will soon be able to get some nice pillows to go with those cool looking Space Invaders Bath Towels. The pillows are colored black and decorated with pixel images of Space Invaders in a shade of drab [...]

Cardboard Mini Arcade for PSP

Robert Birming — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:03:00 +0000

This flatpack cardboard comes in a pack of two and allows you to fold yourself a neat mini replica of a 80s arcade machine to hold your PSP. You can get the cardboard mini arcade for PSP from Suck UK for £7.50 (about $15 USD) or from Perpetual Kid for $12.49. (Albotas via Gizmodo)

Donkey Kong Arcade Cocktail Table

Robert Birming — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:49:13 +0000

If Donkey Kong is your thing, and you don’t need the 45 extra games that comes with with this other arcade gaming table, this might be just the ticket. This game is decorated with full-color graphics, buttons and toggle sticks—just like you remember. Inside, state-of-the-art circuitry provides images, sounds and action like you remember. Save [...]