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24 alternatives to LEGO NES
Build an NES out of LEGO
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. LEGO NES launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Software and hardware projects for fun from a guy who loves retro computing
2019 · internalregister.github.io · its alternatives →
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Nintendo Switch▲714Nintendo's new console for the home and your hands 👾
2016 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →
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Super Mario Run▲327Mario jumps into a new adventure on iPhone and iPad
2016 · supermariorun.com · its alternatives →
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Nintendo brings back their original handheld system
2020 · its alternatives →
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LEGO SMART Play▲381Bringing LEGO creations to life like never before
Jan 2026 · lego.com · its alternatives →
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The classic N64 game, revamped in HD for Mac, PC and Linux
2015 · roystanross.wordpress.com · its alternatives →
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The classic platformer reimagined in first person
2015 · gamejolt.com · its alternatives →
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Tiny Mario▲205Play the ridiculously tiny Mario ever right in your URL bar.
Nov 2025 · diego.horse · its alternatives →
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NES emulator written in Rust. Contribute to pcwalton/sprocketnes development by creating an account on GitHub.
2013 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN, Over the past ~1.5 years, I built an open-source FPGA retro emulation handheld that can play Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges. To my knowledge, there isn't an existing open-source FPGA emulator that can play physical cartridges like this. One of my main goals was to do all of the pieces myself, and be able to understand every component of it, so I designed my own PCB, wrote the firmware, wrote a Game Boy and Game Boy Advance emulator for the FPGA (using the Chisel HDL), and designed a 3D-printed case. I detailed the design and development process in the…
2025 · eli.lipsitz.net · its alternatives →
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The return of 3 classic Mario games on Switch
2020 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →
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Play classic 8-bit retro games online with friends! Free multiplayer emulator in your browser. No downloads required.
2018 · nes.party · its alternatives →
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This is a long-running personal project I've had to write an optimizing compiler from scratch. Everything was done by me, including the lexer/parser, SSA-based IR, high-performance data structures, and code generator. Originally I wasn't targeting the NES. It started as a scripting language, then it morphed into a C++ replacement, and then finally I turned it into what it is today. The large scope of the project and colorful history means it's still a little rough around the edges, but it's now working well enough to post.
2023 · pubby.games · its alternatives →
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Mega Man▲133The original Mega Man for NES now on iOS and Android
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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The golden age of 16-bit gaming returns
2017 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →
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Defeat your enemies with shovel -- an ode to 8-bit NES era
2015 · yachtclubgames.com · its alternatives →
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Tired of the hassle of setting up classic NES, SNES, Sega, Arcade, and Atari games on modern systems? I have built something way simpler - browser based emulation. Key Features: Instant Play: No downloads or complex configurations required. Extensive Library: Explore iconic titles like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Sonic the Hedgehog, Pac-Man, and Street Fighter II. Seamless Emulation: Enjoy smooth gameplay powered by advanced browser technology. Cloud Saves: Never lose your progress again with cloud saving. Let me know your thoughts/suggestions and help bring back the glory…
2024 · weplayretro.games · its alternatives →
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Arduino compatible retro console for gamers
2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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