
NES Desktop Arcade
Over at instructables.com someone shows off a Nintendo themed desktop arcade. Parts used included a used 17" lcd monitor and nes controller ports ripped out of a four score.
You can connect regular nes controllers or use the joystick and buttons on the cabinet. The actual gaming takes place with a pc inside the cab through an nes emulator.
Via: instructables.com
The folks over at thenesdump.com are releasing a limited SPY VS SPY 2: The Island Caper game for the NES system. Comes complete in box with manual, cart, box and a laminated comic. Will be a limited run of 250 sets. There will also be a handfull of special edition carts that are custom painted half black, half white. First 100 of the run will be released around August 27th. Price is set at 55 bucks shipped within the US, add 5 if outside the US.
Via: thenesdump.com , Nintendo Age
Video game speed runs are a way to add a challenge to an old favorite or compete with other people on line for the lowest time. Here's five popular speed run videos from nes games including Contra and. Learning the shortcuts and tricks to a game can take weeks if not months of regular playing to shave down the finish time.
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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Custom Green Legend of Zelda Cart
From around Ebay: Custom Green Legend of Zelda NES Cart.
New translucent green cartridge case with a used original Legend of Zelda circuit board inside. Artwork is custom printed on extra thick photo proofing paper. Ebay member gen.jackd.ripper is selling them for a 29.99 Buy it Now with free shipping.

Nintendo SuperBrite Series Sign
Ebay member Duketuring has a original Nintendo M-series #35T display sign up for sale. This sign was sold to retailers and service centers directly by Nintendo during the early 90's. The acrylic front is designed in a way to mimic neon while using standard fluorescent bulbs. Dimensions: 25"x25"x6", Weight: 28lbs and current Buy it Now is set at $899 with Free shipping. Would make a nice addition to your game room or Nintendo sign collection.
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Sega 20th Anniversary XBLA Game Vote
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Sega Genesis, we're putting the power back in the fans hands and letting you determine the next title we'll release on Xbox LIVE Arcade! Just pick from the Genesis classics below and cast your vote between August 14th and August 21st. You can vote once per day, and you can come back anytime to check on how your favorite game is faring. Remember to cast another vote every 24 hours to help push your game over the top, or recruit your friends to stuff the ballot in favor of any one of these landmark titles. Then be sure to return to genesispoll.com on Saturday, August 22, 2009, to see which title the fans chose to see on XBLA as part of this 20th anniversary celebration! Remember: GENESIS DOES!
Current Votes Show Earthworm Jim ahead by a strong margin.

Current Vote for Sega Game to port to XBLA Standings.
Vote at: genesispoll.com

Donkey Kong on Your Wall
Kids room or game room these 8bit vinyl stickers will fit right in. Choose from either Mario or Donkey Kong. These are actually officially licensed graphics from Nintendo. The Donkey Kong package includes three 26” x 40” sheets of decals with 42 total movable and reusable decals per package. Mario 36 decals.
Cost: $65-$69 (That's alot of quarters!)

NES Cakes
Nothing says Happy Birthday or Happy Honeymoon like a tasty NES Cake. Although some people seem to forget what came first A or B.
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Arcadia2001 PAL Clones
A belgium gamer laurentdz has 4 PAL versions of Arcadia 2001 and several other classic consoles up for sale including an astrocade and super cassette vision.
Via: msx.org