Geek Out

Question Block Lamp Won’t Grant You An Extra Life

I’m not entirely sure how Etsy hasn’t already been done-in by copyright lawyers, but I’m glad they’re still around. Because where else are you going to find awesome unlicensed stuff like this Super Mario question block lamp?


January 3, 2012
Gaming

Retrode 2 Hooks Up Old-Skool Controllers And Cartridges To Your Computer

We love a bit of retro gaming here at Gizmodo, but there’s one common flaw: playing old console games without the original controller just doesn’t feel quite right. Retrode 2 can help with that.


January 1, 2012
Gaming

Gaming Giants Withdraw Their Support Of SOPA

While they haven’t caught as much flack as GoDaddy did for appearing on the SOPA supporters list, Nintendo, Electronic Arts and Sony Electronics have officially withdrawn their support of the despised bill.


December 9, 2011
Gaming

Lunchtime Deal: Nintendo 3DS For $199

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Ninty’s 3D handheld sold like soggy bread when it was first launched earlier this year. Then Nintendo slashed the price to boost sales. Now Target have cut another $50 off the price, offering the device for $199. Given the recent launch of Mario Kart 7, it might actually be worth investing in for Christmas [Target]


November 20, 2011
Gadgets

The Nintendo Wii Turns Five Today

Do you remember where you were five years ago? If you’re a gamer there’s a good chance you were standing in line waiting for the Nintendo Wii, and an even better chance you didn’t get one.


October 19, 2011
Gaming

Lunchtime Deal: Doctor Who Wiimote $24 — Or $16.99!

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OK, so the Doctor Who Wii game was a steaming load of slitheen dung, but the accompanying Wiimote, styled after the Doctor’s sonic screwdriver is pretty cool if you’re a Who fan. I am, so the fact that Mighty Ape’s got them today for $24 is a great deal. Update: With thanks to Jo and rekuhs for pointing it out, OzGameShop has the exact same thing for $16.99. Even cheaper! [OzGameshop or Mighty Ape]


September 26, 2011
Gaming

Lobby-Sized Nintendo Game & Watch While You Wait

You know what that wall needs, Darryl? A giant, playable Game & Watch based on Arduino.


September 14, 2011
Gaming

Nintendo’s New, Weird 3DS Slide Pad Expansion Thing

Still curious about Nintendo’s new aftermarket add-on for the Nintendo 3DS, the one that adds a second analogue stick, one more shoulder button and the need for an AAA battery? Yes, that one. Well here it is in the wild, snapped in all its ungainly glory at Nintendo’s 3DS Conference 2011.


September 12, 2011
Geek Out

Mario In A Shoebox? Sure, Why not!

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So you might be pretty good at Mario, but how well can you play if your controller and console is replaced with a shoebox, paper cut-outs, some magnets and an Arduino?


August 30, 2011
Gaming

Nintendo Australia’s 3DS Ambassador Program Now PDF-Free

Gizmodo AU

Nintendo’s making it just a little bit easier for Aussies to register your 3DS if you bought it before the August 11 cut-off date for the Ambassador program. Details after the jump.