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Retro gaming accessories for more retro fun
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items This is a list of items I own or want that make playing retro games on original or new consoles easy and fun. So many great items for getting the most out of your retro gaming experience!
We all love the original CX40 Atari joystick from the 1980s. This is a newly made joystick from Atari that has the exact same form factor with a variety of connection options for different platforms including old schools consoles like the Atari 2600,...
Deep Silver CX40+ Wireless Joystick
8bitDo makes a mean modern joystick. I love mine and use it all the time. They come in fun colors (I got brown) and are perfect for playing retro games (e.g. Amiga) using an emulator on my PC.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller PC Android
Great for playing retro games with modern controller in the style of an old-school Nintendo D-pad. Also from 8BitDo.
8Bitdo Sn30 Pro USB Wired Gamepad for Switch
A modern controller from 8BitDo with the look and feel of a retro Playstation controller. Nice!
8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Switch & PC
For those who prefer a gamepad for their retro Atari games. I have one and it works well with all original and modern Atari consoles and computers. Easy wireless connectivity.
Atari CX78+ Wireless Gamepad
A great gamepad option from Hyperkin. This one is nice because it features a wheel on the side for playing paddle controller games. I own this and have enjoyed using it.
Hyperkin Ranger Wired Gamepad for Atari 2600
This is Hyperkin's take on the Atari CX40 joystick. I have an earlier version of this and think they well-made and fun to use.
Hyperkin Trooper 2 USB Game Controller
Hyperkin's Nintendo NES-style D-Pad controller. I don't own this, but am tempted to buy one to try!
Hyperkin Cadet Premium BT Controller NES/PC
I love my Evercade for playing retro games. This is a retro-styled D-Pad controller for the Evercade console.
Evercade VS-R Wired Controller
I love 8BitDo's products. This is a nicely designed retro keyboard made to resemble the aesthetic of a Commodore 64 with the 1980s beige and brown color scheme. I really want one of these and will pull the trigger sometime soon I think.
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard - C64 Edition
I buy a lot of SD cards for my retro gaming. These 64GB micro-SD cards from Amazon Basics are inexpensive, good quality, and great for most of my retro needs. My goto!
Amazon Basics MicroSDXC UHS-I Class 10 Memory Card
I use this video capture care for recording video of my retro gaming for blog posts. It works well and the price is right.
4K HDMI Video Capture Card for Streaming
I am a huge fan of the RetroTINK for upscaling composite or S-Video from retro consoles and computers to HDMI. It does a great job and is worth the price. Trust me!
RetroTINK-2X Pro Video Upscaler
I keep my SD cards in this case. It works great!
36 Slots Memory Card Case
I don't own this, but it looks really fun with a nice retro or vintage aesthetic. Perfect for a game room or man cave.
Retro Game Room Sign
I usually don't go for these gimmick items. However, I weirdly find myself drawn to these. Maybe for Christmas fun?
Atari 2600 Retro Gaming Smartwatch
A great t-shirt for sale on Etsy commemorating the horrific video game crash of 1983. Remember E.T. for the Atari 2600?
Video Game Crash of 1983 Unisex Comfort Colors T-Shirt
These are really handy for using old school 9-pin controllers (e.g. Atari CX40 joystick) from a distance.
9-Pin Controller Extension Cable for Retro Consoles