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Dual Controller Charging Dock
Keep two wireless controllers juiced up and ready with this sleek LED-lit charging dock.
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Portable CRT-Style Retro Monitor
A compact monitor with authentic scanline CRT glow — the perfect screen for retro setups.
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N64-Style USB Controller
Authentic Nintendo 64 trident layout with analog stick — perfect for 3D retro classics on PC.
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PlayStation-Style USB Controller
Dual-analog PS1-style pad with familiar face buttons — great for PS1 emulation and beyond.
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