Gadgety News

So, you got a new iPod or iPhone from the fat bearded guy and you love the classic shoot-em up, Space Invaders?

How about if there was a way to show your love for the now retro coin-op via your choice of cans?

These Space Invaders headphones come in two different colour combos:  Black and white or pink, black and white.

You know how that I’m generally wary of remarking on the noise given out from ‘novelty’ noise-makers but these do look cool and will probably be no worse than the ibuds that come with Apple flavoured products.

Anyone that managed to get a pre-order in, will soon be receiving their set of headphones since they have already shipped out. If you’re interested in picking up your own it will cost you $25.90 from NCSX Shop.

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More retro fun!

This Bendiboard Retroboard Invaders is a flexible roll-up rubber keyboard with a cool difference - it’s covered in Space Invaders!!

How cool is that?!!?

I’d be willing to stump up $40 for one and I think you would as well.

Let’s face it:

• It’s bendy
• it’s got rows of aliens
• it’s got a space key showing the laser gun-base
• you can spill coffee/beer/wine on it safely

What more could you possibly ask for?  How about a digital Space Invaders door mat?

Technabob

Can’t quite run to the cost of a full arcade machine - or have the room for that matter?

Dream Authentics Tabletop Arcade Game may be the answer.

Just imagine enjoying classic games such as Pac-Man, Tempest, Centipede, Gauntlet, as well as 150 other classic titles from the big video game corporations like Atari, Midway and Namco.

It will even play MP3s of your favorite tunes!  The whole device is powered by a slimline PC with a 19 inch screen - but with the retroness of a tracball, multi-buttons and the good ol’ stubby stick!

It will sting you with a bill of $2,495.95.   But just imagine all that change you’d save? 

Check it out at Hammacher Schlemmer site and prepare to want.

Door Mat

This nifty doormat is imported from France and features a glowing display and motion sensor. Any time someone comes near, a glowing green space invader moves back and forth across the top of the mat. Potential guests, having left their phasers at home, will usually run shrieking in fear.

Crimbo Scrolling

The Season’s Readings is an ornament that has a light and a spinning motor so there is a message spinning as long as the button on top is pushed. Included in the Season’s Readings are 8 special messages such as Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Joy to the World, even Feliz Navidad.