You have a ton of choices for getting your data from one place to another, but flash drives are a classic. Etsy seller miniFab combines the flash drive with more classic technology: retro 8-bit video game controllers.

The 4GB Wood Gamer Flash Drives are made from bamboo and have an attached keychain for keeping them close at hand. Each one is emblazoned with the image of a classic NES or Super NES controller or a Gameboy.

The flash drives can be personalized with an engraved name or message. At $25, the 4GB USB drive seems like a pretty great gift for the 8-bit game enthusiast on your list.

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Eight-bit art has a special place in the hearts of gamers who grew up playing Atari and other early video game systems. Artist Adam Lister combines blocky art with pop culture to create some uniquely awesome watercolor paintings in a series called “8-Bit Watercolors.”

Combining elements of cubism and video game art, Lister chooses subjects that range from television characters to Star Wars scenes to classic paintings.

The artist begins with a general sketch, the fills it out using nothing but horizontal and vertical lines. It’s kind of like a sophisticated Etch-A-Sketch that churns out some unforgettable images.

To add depth to his paintings, Lister uses a heavyweight paper and gentle watercolor shading, providing a wonderful balance between the blockiness of the images and the textures of the paper and color.

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