Here he comes...

What is this, some kinda alley for artists?

I went to the MIT Flea Market today! It's a monthly event where people sell off their weird old tech that's too interesting to throw away but too useless to keep. It's a fascinating place and I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the Boston area.

Some highlights!

A Wii - The Wii was my first real console and I've kinda wanted one, mostly for the nostalgia factor, for a while now. This started at $60, but the price dropped to $45 while I was there and I had to go for it. Also it has a Garfield post it note on it.

A tiny fucking gamepad - I saw this and heard @cathoderaydude's voice echoing in the back of my head... "Hey bro, here's your controller". I had to get it.
Unsurprisingly, it doesn't work. Or, it does, but it doesn't communicate using any actual USB protocols like the connector would suggest. My best guess is it went to some famiclone and they're just using the USB plug as a connector. Strangely, it has slots for 3 AAA batteries in the back, and a power switch - did this power the famiclone? I'm tempted to rip out the battery compartment and turn this into a functioning XInput controller as a bit.

Robotnik Toys - I didn't buy one of these. This decision will haunt me until I die.

Streetpass Guy - I didn't buy anything from this person, unfortunately, but I was so enamored by the streetpass sign I had to take a picture.