I think that the Atari 2600 joystick screams classic gaming, I used the grey and blue palette as per the description, and I feel that the design is masculine, playful, utilitarian, and clean. I recognize that the object itself (this controller) and it's recognizance may be an issue, which we could address in other designs. We might also develop a relationship with Atari. ;)
This was my first submission on the site, and I had intended a white background. Transparency shows black, apparently. This one has a defined white background.