"Sneaker culture and gaming go a long way back, good enough reason we've seen many interesting collaborations that signify the retro-modern charm of reliving the golden era. The excitement of playing arcade titles that defined the '80s and '90s keeps the creative juices of inventive DIYers flowing. While having the superficial elements of gaming on a pair of sneakers is common, having an actual gaming console running right off your sneaker is worth the attention."
"Designer: Gustavo Bonzanini The Singapore-based designer has a knack for creating unique wearable art from everyday shoes. This time, he's hit the note right with the retro arcade vibe of gaming consoles of yesteryear. The idea for the build came from his Street Fighter II gaming streak, as he noticed Ryu launching fireballs from the device linked to the foot."
"Gustavo asked himself a question: why can't a pair like the Nike Air Max 90 that looks like a video game double as a gaming console? Hence came the idea of designing sneaker shoes with built-in gaming capabilities. The best thing is that they are completely wearable, and you can play games right off them. The majority of the shoe remains the same, like the air cushioning system, but the magic happens right up at the tongue."
Gustavo Bonzanini created a one-off AIR SNES sneaker based on the Nike Air Max 90 to celebrate the Super Nintendo's 35th anniversary. The shoe preserves the original air cushioning and runner comfort while incorporating a Raspberry Pi Zero W into the tongue to run 16-bit SNES games. A small battery in the footbed supplies roughly 30 minutes of playtime. The console outputs via RCA, allowing connection to older TVs. The concept stemmed from a Street Fighter II moment and merges 1990s gaming nostalgia with wearable, playable sneaker hardware.
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