Tag: retro gaming

Bomberman Controller

Categories Toys, Video GamesLeave a Comment on Bomberman Controller

Remember those Jakks Pacific plug-and-play consoles? Same deal here with the Bomberman character. Thought it would be fun if there was a button on top of the joystick, ideal for placing bombs . The side ear button serves as the secondary button used by the thumb, and is on both sides for righties and lefties.

It would be neat to have 4 or 5 of these controllers, in different colors to match each player. Such a set would be a fun game for parties. Bomberman used to be THE party game before Smash Bros. came along and stole its thunder.

One-Handed Atari Controller

Categories Electronics, Gadgets, Video Games1 Comment on One-Handed Atari Controller

one-handed-atari-controller-wii-nunchuk-design-accessible-2019-dave-delisle-davesgeekyideas

In my opinion the Atari joystick controller is a bit too unwieldy, only because the games you are playing with it are very simple (like Pac-Man or Galaga). A one-handed controller would be ideal for a more relaxed gaming session, or to play and eat Doritos at the same time.

Continue reading ➞ One-Handed Atari Controller

Fullscreen Retro Gaming Handheld

Categories Electronics, Gadgets, Video Games1 Comment on Fullscreen Retro Gaming Handheld

fullscreen-retro-gaming-device-design-neo-geo-samsung-2019-dave-delisle-davesgeekyideas

If it’s possible to punch a hole in an LCD screen (like smartphones do to accommodate cameras), then several holes can be made to allow physical game controls to peek through a display.

This approach could be done for smartphones or next-gen gaming handhelds (PS Vita 2?), but personally I would be happy if this was a dedicated retro gaming handheld, of which there has been an explosion of new models this past year.

Continue reading ➞ Fullscreen Retro Gaming Handheld

3D TV For Retro Gaming

Categories Electronics, Gadgets, TV3 Comments on 3D TV For Retro Gaming

Retro Gaming 3D TV clear display LCD design by Dave Delisle davesgeekyideas

Those fancy 3D TVs are pretty much extinct nowadays, but I think there could be a new and fun way to apply the idea, no glasses needed. However this would strictly be for retro gaming, covering most systems from the 80’s and 90’s. This wouldn’t be ideal for watching Avatar.

Continue reading ➞ 3D TV For Retro Gaming

Pinball Smartphone Cradle

Categories Electronics, Gadgets, Toys, Video Games4 Comments on Pinball Smartphone Cradle

mini-arcade-pinball-cradle-cabinet-transforms-dave-delisle-2018-davesgeekyideas1

Just add a smartphone or Nintendo Switch to this cradle/controller and you can play pinball video games. The bumper buttons and table-like orientation allow players to enjoy pinball just like they were playing on a real machine.

But wait, there’s more! Just slide the marquee and stand the device upright and it is now an arcade cabinet.

pinball-arcade-cradle-switch-smartphone-transforming-2018-dave-delisle-davesgeekyideas2

The marquee slides on rails, allowing this to transform between pinball and arcade configurations. The marquee sign is a loose flap that swings down automatically in both modes, thanks to gravity.

Continue reading ➞ Pinball Smartphone Cradle

A Modern 4:3 Display For Game Consoles of Yesterday

Categories Gadgets, TV, Video Games5 Comments on A Modern 4:3 Display For Game Consoles of Yesterday

4:3 LCD TV for retro consoles design upscaler by Dave Delisle 2017 davesgeekyideas

In my opinion there’s a potentially big market for a modern flat panel display that comes in a 4:3 aspect ratio. A display which is specifically intended to be used with retro gaming consoles or arcade cabinets.

Continue reading ➞ A Modern 4:3 Display For Game Consoles of Yesterday

Turbo Grafx 16 NES Clone Console

Categories Electronics, Gadgets, Toys, Video Games1 Comment on Turbo Grafx 16 NES Clone Console

Turbo-Grafx-16-NES-Clone-console-design-hyperkin-2017-Dave-Delisle-davesgeekyideas

This was going to be my original approach for the previous NES clone console design, but once I settled on a clear plastic cover for the cartridge bay I opted for a Nintendo look. Thought I’d revisit the concept, which is a homage to the unloved TurboGrafx 16 (PC Engine in Europe/Japan).

Continue reading ➞ Turbo Grafx 16 NES Clone Console