May 16, 2007 6:54 PM PDT

For those romantic nights with your Atari 2600

by Donald Bell

Photo of Mixko Atari joystick candle holder.

First person to burn their thumb on this thing gets their geek cred boosted 10 points.

(Credit: Mixco.co.uk)

Dim the lights, chill the Courvoisier, and blow the dust off that Asteroids cartridge. It's time to give your vintage video-game system the affection it deserves. What better way to show you really care than lighting up a romantic display of candles sitting in ceramic replicas of the Atari 2600 joystick. The design is by Mixko and was spotted at this week's New York ICFF showcase.

(via BoingBoing)

Donald Bell is CNET Reviews' senior editor for MP3 players and portable audio, and one half of the MP3 Insider blog and weekly podcast. He also likes getting his hands dirty with digital audio tools for musicians and DJs.

Topics:: Games and gear,; Fashion,; Home,; Lifestyle,; Retro

Tags:: Atari 2600,; candle,; Mixco,; ICFF

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