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Retro-licious NES controller mouse

August 14, 2007 in News comments 14

There are some things in life that you simply cannot live without, Cookie & Cream ice cream, Jennifer Connelly, Lost, and Amy Winehouse all spring to mind. But what about an old NES controller outfitted with PC mouse internals and actually usable on your desktop when sexy retro cursor control is necessary. Sign us up!

The trusty old NES controller has cropped up in all manner of unlikely places recently, appearing on necklaces, belt buckles, and even being redesigned as an iPod remote.

We can now add "optical mouse" to that list, as Alaska-based modding enthusiast "Zieak" has gone and squashed the innards of an old computer mouse into the body of the classic peripheral, allowing him to control his PC’s cursor using the modified vintage joypad.
mistermostyn via gamersquad.com »
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  • 0
    Chekkaa* Aug 14, 07
    Pretty cool looking, but it doesn't look as comfortable or as convenient as a regular mouse.
  • -2
    Final Blade Aug 14, 07
    Is it just me or is this unnecessary.
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    mistermostyn Aug 15, 07
    While it's tempting to concede that an NES PC mouse is perhaps unnecessary... I'm instead gonna say that it's just you. If it was old Sony peripheral, you'd love it of course.
    • -1
      Final Blade Aug 15, 07
      Whats with everyone saying if its sony this and that i would love them. Please does anyone have a clue about me. Still what does this have to do with Sony.
  • 1
    Mishtram Aug 15, 07
    He was remarking about the blatant fanboyism which seems to exude whenever you come into the presence of an article.

    Ha, that's amazing, and I bet you ten to one that more than enough people are going to buy one, even if they never hook it up to their computers.
    • -3
      Final Blade Aug 15, 07
      Hmm its an article and i can state an opinion.
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    Infinite Gravity Aug 15, 07
    I don't like it, it's too square-ish. A mouse has gotta be comfortable in your hand, because you're holding on to it.

    I don't think this will sell as well as an optical DELL mouse, for example, but it might, we'll have to wait and see.
  • 1
    mistermostyn Aug 15, 07
    Actually, I'm thinking it's been made by a creative enthusiast... I don't think it's actually meant for the market.
  • 0
    Glotnot Aug 15, 07
    Seems more like a novelty item then something anyone would actually use. I'd buy it.
  • 0
    Rinkydink Aug 15, 07
    Looks pretty cool, but I doubt that I would use it. Though it would be a nice collector's item, it doesn't look that comfortable and in the end using a normal mouse would be better.
  • 0
    Evanster Aug 15, 07
    Looks nice but pretty uncomfortable. If you're going to be on GameGrep or NeoSeeker for a while then you need something that won't make you're hand bleed after 30 minutes.
  • 0
    Revenger of Wastelan Aug 15, 07
    Doesnt look such a great of a mouse, but it could be designed better to become a mouse.
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    iLLmatic Aug 15, 07
    I know what Cookies n Cream is, but I don't know any of that other stuff. Anyway, the old NES controller would be very uncomfortable as a mouse, with the wire on the side and the placement of the buttons.
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    Final Blade Aug 15, 07
    Hey what about the wii controller with the analogue stick that would look cool if it was a computer mouse.

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