Clever eBayer showcases NES purse
Although the original NES has certainly cemented itself as an icon in the gaming universe, it's quickly climbing the ranks for the most frequently modified console ever. Aside from being hacked into its own controller, given a spin by Ben Heck, and used to house a Mac mini, the Nintendo Entertainment System is now going head to head with Prada, Chanel, and Marc Jacobs as a woman's handbag. A very clever entrepreneur has listed the NES purse on eBay for the world to marvel at, and aside from the handy controller strap that appears to be attached in a rather hasty manner, the innards sport a soft, grey fabric to hold makeup, cellphones, and Mario figurines, and there's even a hidden compartment on the bottom for cash, lighters, or 1-UP mushrooms. There's no word on if hitting Up, Right, Select, Start, B will hold the subway for you as you dash towards a departing train, but you can place a bid yourself and try 'er out when it arrives. Click on through for a few more shots.[Via DSFanboy]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
The Laughing Man @ Jan 18th 2007 11:40PM
If you don't know this code, you shouldn't be reading anything about the NES.
on topic: Such a strange idea, but in a good way. I'm surprised no one did this sooner.
A @ Jan 18th 2007 7:55PM
What a waste of an NES and controller.
Stacyj @ Jan 18th 2007 9:07PM
I don't carry a purse, but man oh days, if I ever did, that would most certainly be the one! Although, hmm, that may be a problem, if the only people who find it neat are females who don't like purses ... d'oh ...
zetha @ Jan 18th 2007 9:22PM
i think that is considered a weapon in most states 0_0
Bernardo @ Jan 20th 2007 8:41AM
It sure looks like a bomb ;p
Aaron Davies @ Jan 18th 2007 9:27PM
Get it straight: it's up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start!
Paul @ Jan 18th 2007 9:47PM
It is less of a purse and more of a briefcase.
Perhaps one could mod this further to nicely store a DS and several games?
Mark @ Jan 19th 2007 12:02AM
If you're a cross dresser, would it be up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, SELECT, start?
pari2pari @ Jan 19th 2007 4:42AM
No woman is gonna wear that as a handbag!
MattCarrell @ Jan 23rd 2007 6:17PM
Words really can't describe how ugly that is... ABS Plastic purses.. who'd of thought? :O
Ndisi08 @ Jan 24th 2007 4:50PM
And don't forget your game cartridge cigarette case!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130070188764&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RCRX_BID_IT&refitem=130068270313&itemcount=2&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget
(I suppose accessories really are sold separately)