6 Amazon Finds Perfect for a Retro Game Room

Creating a retro-themed game room is easy with these accessories that just scream nostalgia. Gamers looking for a blast from the past can't go wrong!

Making a gaming space look exactly as a player wants always makes them feel good, regardless of whether they’re more of a natural gamer, an anime-lover, or someone who enjoys retro vibes to chill and relax. Creating a retro-style gaming room is easier said than done, but it’s more than possible.

Luckily, retro nostalgia is in, and that means there are plenty of awesome accessories ready to help players relive the glory days they may or may not have been around to experience firsthand. Players wishing their room was sepia-toned and wood-paneled or fluorescent and geometric would do well to add some of these little extras to their gaming space.

The 8BitDo SN30 Pro combines the retro styling of a classic SNES controller with modern-day features like Bluetooth. It also boasts a full button set with clickable joysticks, rumble vibration, motion controls, and a rechargeable battery over USB-C.

Retro is more than just a vibe for gamers; it’s an entire era of amazing, frustrating, and challenging levels with cute, cubic art. For those looking to dive into video games from the ’80s, ’90s, or early 2000s, the SN30 Pro wireless controller from 8BitDo is the way to go.

Featuring modern joysticks alongside a nostalgic, bulbous shape and SNES-like color scheme, this controller is perfect for fans of retro Nintendo games. Despite the familiar SNES button layout, the joysticks and extra buttons make it just as easy for fans to enjoy other retro games from Sega, Atari, and more! Its comfortable design, wide compatibility, and low latency have led it to be named the best retro controller overall, with plenty of other 8BitDo accessories finding popularity among the retro gaming community.

The Keychron C1 is a tenkeyless, hot-swappable mechanical keyboard made for Mac and Windows. Players can personalize the 87 keys with ease, as the keyboard is compatible with almost all the MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. Designed with reliability in mind, the C1 comes with USB Type-C wired connection with a detachable cable, ensuring a stable connection with laptops or PCs.With a unique Mac layout, the C1 has all the necessary multimedia and function keys while still being compatible with Windows. Extra keycaps for both Mac and Windows operating systems are included.

Thinking back to simpler times when most players had to go to a school or library to use a computer, there’s always the memory of the beige accessories with faded keys. Well, now gamers can have the brightest keys all to themselves and never have them fade.

This keyboard from Keychron is based on the original Mac keyboard, but it offers some modern fixings. Aside from audio controls on some of the F keys, this mechanical keyboard also features built-in compatibility for both Mac and Windows, including extra keycaps for each.

The keys all sit on a hot-swappable PCB, allowing players to change up the look using almost any MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. With an excellent wired connection and responsive keys offering a 50 million keystroke lifespan, gamers will have no problem competing against more futuristic setups.

This green, retro color Switch case design is original and unique, using customized hardware zippers for a stable and easy glide. Specially designed for Switch/Switch OLED and Switch Lite, the case is made of a waterproof hard cloth and PU material to offer protection and storage. The inner nylon material keeps your Switch and accessories free from scratches. Featuring practical compartments designed to provide great flexibility, players can easily organize other accessories too, such as cell phones and small power banks.

Fanny packs are back, and Geekshare’s take on the classic bag offers a convenient way for players to take their Switch with them on every road trip. First and foremost, the color scheme is perfectly retro, with the teal green, faded yellow, and faux leather orange hearkening back to '80s and '90s fashion trends. Aside from the awesome colors, the cool, nondescript embroidered patch is actually attached using Velcro. This allows players to customize their bag by simply replacing the patch with a similarly sized one of their own.

This Switch carry case doesn’t just look good either. It’s made with fairly durable materials for its adjustable strap and water-resistant exterior. This extremely large capacity carrying case offers room to hold a Switch or Switch Lite, two Joy-Cons, at least one game card, a Joy-Con grip controller, two Joy-Con wrist straps, a USB-C cable, and the Switch AC adapter. This retro Switch travel case works and looks great, whether it’s worn over the shoulder or around the hips.

The Trenbader Wireless Portable Speaker displays a beautifully finished wood frame with faceplates available in a variety of vintage colors that match seamlessly with existing decor.Included is an internal full-range, three-watt speaker and a uniquely enhanced bass that fills your room with clear and crisp sound. Natural wood resonates better than plastic, creating less than 5% harmonic distortion. A powered passive subwoofer provides an enhancing 360-degree sound with crisp deep bass.Making it convenient to enjoy music, the Trenbader Vintage Artlink Bluetooth 4.0 speaker has a range of 33 feet. It's compatible with iPhone, Android, laptop, and any Bluetooth-equipped device.

From records to 8-tracks to CDs, most vintage settings had some kind of music player sitting around, covered in wood so that it wasn’t an “eyesore”. Now that everything is digital, music lovers can listen from basically any kind of device they want, including a retro-style speaker.

The Trenbader Vintage Bluetooth Speaker is a small but stunning accessory for retro-themed game rooms. Using Bluetooth 4.0, this speaker has a range of 33 feet and can connect to any Bluetooth-capable device, including PCs and mobile devices. The stylish faceplate can be swapped out with any one of Trenbader’s other options, making it easy to change up the look on the fly.

The shiny gold trim continues onto the control panel where users can adjust the volume, switch between inputs, or go really wild and turn on the radio (for once). The simple, yet clean design can complement any gaming space, as the neutral wood and faceplates mesh well with most PC desks and RGB lighting.

This desk pad is large enough to have a mouse, gaming keyboard, and other desk items while maintaining and protecting your desk all the time. With a comfortable Lycra Surface and breathable material to the pads, mice glide on its surface effortlessly. With a rubberized non-slip grip and texture, it's flexible enough to be rolled up for easy transport yet stays stable, so players can work or game wherever they want. The surface is waterproof and effectively prevents accidental damage from liquid spills

Those looking for pure '90s style won’t be disappointed with this vintage keyboard mat. Complete with random squiggles and shadowed geometric shapes, this multicolor mouse pad is perfect for decorating a gaming desk on a budget.

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Covered in a smooth fabric that's ideal for precise mouse movements, this mouse pad is large enough for keyboards and even laptops too. The base is made of rubber, preventing unwanted movements and adding to the overall comfort for the user. On top of this, the water-resistant mouse pad protects it from spills and makes it easy to clean. Plus, there are lots of varieties to choose from, including another vintage-themed mouse pad featuring groovy '70s motifs.

This lamp offers a green retro clear emerald glass lampshade and satin brass finish, perfectly fitting any room decor from modern to vintage. Dual 5V/2.1A USB charging ports at the side of the banker's desk lamp allow users to charge USB-powered devices and work whether the lamp is on or off.Users can touch any metal part of the lamp to adjust the brightness and create different ambient lighting. This vintage desk lamp comes with a T45 dimmable 60W-equivalent LED Bulb in the package. The 2700K filament 6W 800lm LED Edison bulb can be adjusted to the desired brightness, providing glare-free, non-flickering, and natural lighting for reading, working, and studying.

Sometimes simpler designs make for the best accessories; while Harry Potter fans might instantly think of Gringotts, this banker’s lamp is perfectly retro. The gold base and vibrant green top can match almost any existing decor, making it a nice little nod to nostalgia without being intrusive on a gaming space.

Despite looking like an old classic, it does come with some futuristic functions, such as the two USB charging ports for keeping headsets and phones powered during game sessions. The touch-sensitive base allows players to tap the lamp to change the brightness from dim to full, or simply turn it off altogether. Additionally, the lamp head can be adjusted and uses universal light bulbs for ease of maintenance. With a sturdy metal base and a two-year warranty, players can rely on this retro-style lamp to light up their game nights.

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Miri is a creative writer with a passion for gaming and animation. Starting with the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis, she is a lifelong console gamer and overall Xbox fangirl (especially with Game Pass existing!).She still loves Nintendo too though, and will sometimes throw a bone to PC games (if they have cute cats and/or apocalyptic societies). When she isn't writing or gaming, Megan loves to see art through webtoons, comics, anime, and other animated projects!