A perfect tableside clock for people who think life’s a game… Designed and sold by Etsy creator 3DProSkillsCreations, the clock models itself on those cabinet-sized arcade games which you’d play Tekken and Metal Slug on. You’ve got an articulated joystick on the left, six mash buttons on the right, and the clock face where you’d expect the game display. The clock stands roughly 5-ish inches tall, and makes for a wonderful nostalgic tabletop accessory. Heck, you could probably place your keys or AirPods on top of it too!
The pixelated numerals are a chef’s kiss to the 8-bit era, a perfect homage to the days when graphics were chunky, colors were loud, and everything felt like magic. There’s a certain charm in those blocky numbers—they don’t just tell the time, they teleport you back to an era where high scores were the only thing that mattered. The design doesn’t try to modernize or smooth things out; it fully commits to the old-school aesthetic, making it a must-have for anyone who’s ever felt a rush watching their initials flash on a leaderboard.
Designer: 3DProSkillsCreations
But the real kicker? The body of the clock is shaped like an arcade cabinet, complete with a joystick and buttons. You know, the kind you used to mash with sweaty palms while frantically dodging pixelated enemies. It’s got that perfect miniature scale where it feels like you could reach in and play a tiny game if only you had the right cheat code. And even though the buttons don’t actually do anything, they still invite a press, just to see if maybe—just maybe—they’ll light up or trigger some hidden feature.
It’s 3D-printed, which means every little detail—from the control panel to the bezel framing the clock face—is crafted with precision. The build is solid, nothing flimsy or cheap about it, so you don’t have to worry about it falling apart like some plastic trinket from a claw machine. You can mount it on the wall, let it sit proudly on your desk, or stick it wherever you want a hit of pure, concentrated retro energy.
Despite all the throwback vibes, it still does what a clock is supposed to do: keep time with absolute accuracy. No lag, no glitchy mechanics—just reliable timekeeping wrapped in the coolest arcade-themed casing you’ll ever see. And let’s be real, if you’re the kind of person who gets a little too excited over pixel art and joystick nostalgia, this thing belongs in your collection. Every glance at it is a reminder of late-night gaming sessions, unbeatable final bosses, and the endless pursuit of a high score.
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