As the gaming industry has become more mainstream, 3D printing has also enjoyed a boost in popularity as the technology becomes cheaper and an ever-growing number of people are beginning to see the potential.

So it was only a matter of time before these two worlds collided, creating a plethora of 3D printed items that gamers will enjoy.
If you’re one of these people that sits in the overlapping area on the Venn diagram of 3D enthusiasts and gamers, then you’ll love this 3D printed gaming gear.

The Raspberry Pi is a tiny computer that’s designed to be cheap and simple. But these qualities don’t mean it’s slow or underpowered, far from it.
Since the first Raspberry Pi was released back in February 2012, it’s been a hit among gamers who enjoy tinkering with their hardware. And as new iterations of the machine have been released, it’s become capable of playing bigger and bigger games.

For that reason, many tech-savvy gamers have turned the Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming machine, capable of playing old console titles through emulators. In fact, some companies that have released retro versions of their own hardware have either used the Raspberry Pi or a custom board that is essentially the same.

One of these is the PlayStation Classic, a tiny gaming machine that runs inside a case designed to look like a shrunk-down version of Sony’s first console. However, some enthusiasts of 3D printed have taken matters into their own hands by creating their own cases for their Raspberry Pis.

You can, of course, make them any way you like, with a whole host of designs available on the internet. However, this one that’s heavily inspired by Nintendo’s NES and SNES is a work of art. It includes a hinged flap that, when lifted, reveals the SD card slot and HDMI port, while slots in the back provide you access to the USB sockets. The creator, tastic007, has also given thought to cooling by leaving room for plenty of grills that vent heat.

Most modern game controllers are designed to be comfortable during hours-long playing sessions. But if you’re a lover of retro games, then you’ll likely own plenty of awkward gamepads. Similar problems exist with Nintendo’s stock Switch controllers as compromises had to be made to fit the convertible form factor.

3D printing is a great solution to this problem as it gives gamers to chance to produce gadgets and gizmos that can either improve comfort or boost their efficiency.
Fans of racing games can use this Xbox One steering wheel extension for their controller to give them better precision over how they turn their digital cars.

Other augmentations can make triggers or other buttons easier to access when you’re in the heat of battle. These usually clip onto the existing buttons and extend out over the side or back of the controller to give the player a larger surface area to access key actions.

Another use for 3D printing is to simply replace worn out buttons that have become tired and tatty after thousands of hours of repeated pressing. They can either sit on top of the existing ones or completely replace what was installed by the manufacturer.

Of course, you could just buy a new controller, but it’s unnecessary when you’ve got a great one that’s perfectly fine aside from worn out buttons. Not only is it expensive but it’s also bad for the environment when the alternative is a few small circles.

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