NES Belt - DIY Version

This is the DIY version of the NES Controller Belt buckle. Its very easy to do and looks really awesome when its done.

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Step 1: Materials

1. NES Controller
2. Scissors
3. Liquid Nails
4. 2 90degree Metal Corner Brackets
5. 1 1" screw
6. Plyers
7. Metal Hanger
8. Hammer
9. Soldering Iron and Solder
10. Belt buckle compatible belt.

Gracie Ann says: Jun 15, 2011. 12:51 PM

Does any one know where i can get an nes controller?

EGT1984 in reply to Gracie AnnSep 1, 2011. 12:23 PM

Try the DI (if you have one near you). Mine had two and I picked one up for $2. Happy hunting

mikesty says: Jun 15, 2006. 7:09 PM

You sir, are a BAMF, and if anyone looks at you with the "face of geeky disgust" feel free to choke them mercilessly. That's one of the greatest things I've ever seen. Go forth and pwn with that.

lolsniper541 in reply to mikestyAug 30, 2011. 10:48 AM

AMEN!

Dafishmaster (author) in reply to mikestyJun 16, 2006. 1:05 AM

thanks dawg. i'm actually not that geeky, just felt like making it, its freakin' awesome. people look at me weird and are like wtf. and I just tell them i'm cool and they stop talking haha.

chibiturtleboi says: Aug 2, 2011. 11:58 AM

The Pillows, very nice choice ;)

luigi112344 says: Oct 8, 2009. 2:02 PM

I will admit this is a good idea for the belt buckle but what if you were to just take out the insides of the controller and replace them with some stuffing so that way you don't have to worry about getting rid of a good controller and besides you can still push the buttons and they will stay in place

skipster2 in reply to luigi112344Jun 14, 2011. 11:27 AM

how long did this take mine didnt use all the steps u drill 4 holes cut the cord cut 2 peices of clothes hanger

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trebuchet03 says: Jun 14, 2006. 6:17 PM

Do you have an NES cell phone to match? :P

the.mk95 in reply to trebuchet03Jul 6, 2010. 8:56 PM

NES Wallet is whats hot in town

CaptainHowdy says: Jan 8, 2010. 2:46 PM

Love the instructable! i made mine but suck at soldering so i used a bit of tape to cover it so it doesn't scratch the hell out of me or my clothes. Scrounged a couple old Genesis controllers and a GameBoy. Doing the same thing to them. Searching for a SNES controller too. Rammstein for the win!

fireproofshark says: Jul 24, 2009. 1:58 PM

thumbs up on choice of tunes, nice instructable i did this already but i used an adapted normal belt buckle witha controller. nice easier alternative though

Yerboogieman says: Dec 5, 2008. 11:12 AM

Actually, Pretty nice pictures for a webcam, no dark shots, and i just did something like this with a guitar strap.

Wills42 says: Jul 14, 2008. 6:41 PM

Rammstein For the Win... Oh, sorry.. FTW! Great project, will go great with my duct tape belt!

ivan says: Jun 16, 2006. 4:19 PM

dude i invented that first like at the begining of the year

smrat alleck in reply to ivanOct 10, 2007. 10:31 PM

I'm afraid it was invented by Captain N in 1989....although his also let him stoip time and gave him super speed...

JuCo in reply to smrat alleckJul 2, 2008. 7:20 PM

hahaha... yup... i was wondering if this made anyone else think of that show. didn't it also allow for a super-jump of some sort?

craig3 says: Apr 24, 2008. 4:45 AM

Is the squire square supposed to be able to move or is it stuck in one position?

Fenwick says: May 20, 2007. 5:52 PM

I know someone who knows someone who took an NES controller and made it into a spinning belt buckle. How would one do this?

dooDIY4T7 in reply to FenwickJun 24, 2007. 1:48 PM

with love

ninjaimasta in reply to dooDIY4T7Feb 25, 2008. 2:40 PM

and a small motor... and maybe a small 9v or something in the pocket...

darkmuskrat says: Feb 9, 2008. 10:17 PM

Screw the NES controller, im making a NES CONSOLBELT BUCKLE!!! LOL *runs to evil lair

ayan says: Dec 7, 2007. 2:38 PM

i like your play list A LOT the nes buckle is relay cool

soggycheerios says: Jul 30, 2007. 2:24 PM

i am now packing heat

PheZ says: May 5, 2007. 4:22 AM

Well looks cool.

MFGreth says: Feb 23, 2007. 9:53 PM

yeah i made one of these before, and i also did it with a SNES controller. so worth it.

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fungus amungus says: Jun 15, 2006. 1:36 PM

Mix this up with the NES controller/MP3 player mod and you're in bizness.

AdrenalineSpeed in reply to fungus amungusDec 23, 2006. 9:36 PM

whoa where do I find this mod you speak of?

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fungus amungus in reply to AdrenalineSpeedDec 25, 2006. 3:24 PM

Here

DannyHunt in reply to fungus amungusJan 7, 2007. 3:58 PM

Grrr That link is to only a photo of it. From there if you click on the link for it you DO get sent to a translated page, but the NES controller MP3 player is nowhere to be found.

krazy in reply to DannyHuntJan 16, 2007. 8:01 AM

the nes controller mps player is under the section for IPOD mods on this site...just search for it

radiorental says: Jun 14, 2006. 6:51 PM

NES controller.. the new Altoids tin wait.. has anyone done an altoids buckle??? seriously - very geekworthy - well done - well documented

H4x0r13 in reply to radiorentalOct 3, 2006. 9:23 PM

dude i am so totally doing me 1st on the altoids buxle (if i can use ur idea that is) thx d

Silas says: Aug 15, 2006. 6:31 AM

I've added this instructable to my new group, NES mod's: http://www.instructables.com/group/nesmods/
I hope you will join.

Shamigo says: Jun 16, 2006. 12:55 PM

very nice! I have 2 NES controllers but I use my NES a lot (camon...how can someone stop playing Super Mario Bros!!) so I don't want to mess with my controllers...otherwise I do an MP3 case mod!!