Mega Man Music on the Piano

Dr. Wily Theme from Mega Man 2

8bit Version: MegaMan 2 Dr Wily Theme

Some great versions of classic man man level themes played on piano. The electronic bleeps translates well to the cords of a piano. I wonder where one finds the sheet music for it?

More themes after the break...
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Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge

Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge

Ebay Auction Spotlight:

Looking for a Donkey Kong Country Competition Cart to add to your SNES collection? Well theres one up on ebay with only 16 hours left at the time of this posting. The cart was originally used by Blockbuster rental stores for in store tournaments, collect as many bananas as you can in a 5 minute time limit.

How high will it go? I'm guessing in the $800+ range.

* End of Auction note: sold for $975.00 *

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USB reader for SNES, Famicom and Genesis Game Carts

Interesting upcoming USB reader for classic console games. This usb cart reader gives you the ability to load original game carts (SNES/Genesis) onto your pc and play them. A legal way to play your used carts on a computer without having to go find a rom version online. This could also be used to back up your progress before a battery replacement. Neat. ClassicGameConsole.com will be keeping an eye on this product and follow its ongoing development.
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Portable SNES Case Mod with 2.5 Inch LCD

SNES Portable Case Mod

French modder darthchris13 created this portable SNES mod using a 2.5 inch LCD. The handheld is around the size of a Sega gamegear. Theres also a custom made retail looking box that goes along with it.

Via: Kotaku , NoWhereElse

Super Star Wars Comes to Wii Virtual Console

Super Stars Wars for 800 points

The first of a series of star wars games for the SNES Super Star Wars has finally made the long trip onto the Wii virtual console.  Originally released mid 1992; the game featured Luke and his journey from Mos Elis to the trench run on the death star. From what I remember when I first bought the game in 92, it was not the most forgiving game and several levels had its share of bottomless pits to stumble into. All three games shared a similar art style and pulled from the Star Wars universe pretty successfully.
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Custom SNES Painted Famicom colors with matching controller

Customnesguy sells custom painted classic game systems on ebay and this is one of his newer auctions. This recent auction was a US SNES console repainted in Famicom colors with a matching snes controller. Ruby Red on the bottom half, Cadillac pearl white 3 stage paint for the top half, and Gold metallic accents. Sold for $112.50 at Ebay auction. Check out his past auctions for other neat retro customs.

Via: Ebay

Uncharted Waters – New Horizons – Wii Virtual Console Game

Uncharted Waters - New Horizions

New for April on the Wii Virtual Console is Koei's SNES seafaring RPG/Simulator Uncharted Waters 2 - New Horizons. Control one of six different captains as you take your own path towards success on the high seas. Trading, sailing, combat and exploring give you plenty of replay value.
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Snes Cartridge Mini Usb Hub

SNES Game Cart USB Hub

If you have dead snes cartridge laying around and need a couple extra usb ports for your computer then this might be your solution. Kristopher.hammar over on instructables.com writes a quick step by step guide to turn a empty snes game cart ( in this case a PAL Mario Kart ) into a mini usb hub.

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SNES Cart USB Hub Inside

SNES Controller Soap makes it fun to wash your Hands

SNES Controller Soap

Digitalsoaps over on Esty has released another controller made out of soap. This soap sports the same shape and color scheme as a real snes controller. Even has the L & R buttons up top. It smells like sandalwood and will cost you 9 bucks plus shipping. Now if only we can get it made on a rope that comes out where the controller cord would be.

Read more at Esty Via: Geek

Super Nintoaster – Super NES built into a Toaster

This is a video of a SNES Console crammed inside of a toaster, dubbed the "Nintoaster". What game system will be stuffed inside a household appliance next? I'm sure someone in the modding community will up the bar soon. May I suggest a four slice toaster with a SNES and a NES inside?