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Atari Cartridge Clocks
Atari Cartridge Clocks
Last week we saw the fun Atari cartridge wallets , this week we have some funky desk clock made from recycled Atari cartridges. There are quite a few different ones to choose from including Pac Man, Donkey Kong, Asteroids, Pole Position and Ms Pac Man. Atari Cartridge Clocks Atari Cartridge ...
The Atari 2600 iPod Dock [Reader Submission]
The Atari 2600 iPod Dock [Reader Submission]
gizmodo.com — In the days of touchscreens and wireless data, our heroes of yesteryear find solace in the companionship... of one another. From the creator, Byron Casebier: Here is my weak (and slightly unfinished) Atari iPod Dock. I thought sharing may create ... (more) The Atari 2600 iPod Dock [Reader Submission]
Atari 2600 iPod dock
Atari 2600 iPod dock
slipperybrick.com — Put together two iconic classics and you can never go wrong. In this case it’s the iPod... and the Atari 2600. The homemade dock puts the iPod connector where the cartridge used to go,(you’re probably using your cartridges as wallets anyway). How could ... (more) Atari 2600 iPod dock
Atari and Threewave comment on lack of multiplayer in PC Ghostbusters
Atari and Threewave comment on lack of multiplayer in PC Ghostbusters
news.bigdownload.com — Filed under: Action , Multiplayer Gamers were upset when it was learned a few days ago that... the PC version of Ghostbusters would lack the multiplayer features that its Xbox 360 and PS2 counterparts have. We asked the game's publisher Atari for ... (more) Atari and Threewave comment on lack of multiplayer in PC ...
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Good Times (get it?): Clocks made from Atari cartridges
CrunchGear — ... for the good old days of early video gaming with your obsessive need to be on time, and you’ve got yourself a series of clocks made from old Atari cartridges selling for $20 apiece. Available over at Etsy.com, the following game/clock combinations include Pac Man, Ms. Pac Man, Pole Position, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, Donkey Kong, Demons to Diamonds, Swordquest Earthworld, Atari Casino, and last but certainly not least, Asteroids. Atari Clocks [Etsy via Geeky Gadgets]

Atari Cart Clocks
Boing Boing Gadgets — Can't Afford Em Crafts describes itself as "two people with a passion for finding clever ways to reduce waste creatively." A part of me finds this Atari abuse horrifying, but let's face it: most of their arcade conversions sucked. Product Page [CantAffordEmCrafts Geeky Gadgets via CrunchGear]

Atari cartridge clock leaves a bit to be desired
DVICE Atom Feed — I love this clock made out of an old Atari cartridge, but I've got to admit that it leaves me wanting more. I mean, sure, it's great that there's a clock made out of an Atari cart. But just an analog clock? Where are the fun features? Maybe I'm spoiled by everything being digital these days, but I want my Atari clock to be digital with a built in alarm and maybe an iPod dock, just for the hell of it. I mean, isn't that what everyone wants? Etsy via Geeky Gadgets

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crunchgear.com 6/22/2009 — Combine your longing for the good old days of early video gaming with your obsessive need to be on time, and you’ve got yourself a series of clocks made from old Atari cartridges selling for $20 apiece. Available over at Etsy.com, the ...
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