The GameCube keycap is cute.

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The GameCube keycap is cute.

Keycaps are one of the easiest, cheapest, and cutest ways to personalize your PC. The world of artisan keycaps is deep (opens in new tab), and there is a design to suit any gamer or typist. You can get keycaps shaped like a ferocious dinosaur (opens in new tab), a cute rainbow rubber duck (opens in new tab), or even a GPU (opens in new tab). These are all great, but if you're looking for a little console gaming nostalgia, we've found the perfect keycap for you.

These Gamecube-style (opens in new tab) caps are perfect for those who crave bringing back the '90s. While not named after Nintendo's console for legal reasons, the MMI Keycaps Video Game Console looks exactly like the handheld Super Smash Bros. melee machines we remember.

The model appears to have quite a bit of detail despite its small size. The disk tray at the top is molded plastic, and there is a controller port on the front panel. There are even vents on the sides. Additionally, there are the most iconic colors of the GameCube: blue, orange, and black, not purple. The GameCube Cap comes in three of the GameCube's most iconic colors, the not-quite-purple blue, orange, and black, making it feel like a trip to Akihabara's famous retro game store, Super Potato.

The caps are handmade with resin and acrylic paint and should be compatible with most Cherry switches. As an added bonus, the Drop is currently on sale for $35, down from $55.

You can find many more great keycaps (opens in new tab) at this store. If you're looking for a more retro Nintendo inspired cap, you might prefer this keycap (opens in new tab) featuring the Game Boys. They are also on sale now for $40, a $5 discount.

The website also has some really wild keycaps on sale right now. There is a clear plastic cap with a Marvel version of Thor's hammer, Mjolnir (opens in new tab), sealed inside. There is also this refreshingly succulent cap (opens with new tab). Of course, the price tends to go up as the level of detail goes up, but if you can look at this on your keyboard every day, it's worth it.

Of course, if you've spent all that money on sweet keycaps you'll never use, they also sell Dwarf Factory-themed keycap holders (opens in new tab). Of course, if you're into keycaps, you have the option of investing in a new gaming keyboard (opens in new tab).

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