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The Birth of the Nintendo Entertainment System
21:54 - 27:14 (05:19)
The Nintendo Entertainment System was a huge success, but it took Nintendo some hard lessons and rethinking to get there, including the development of the Zapper Gun and the Robot. The Robot was a slow and clunky accessory that looked more like a VCR than a game console add-on.
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The Gaming Historian was discussing the history of Nintendo's Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.
21:54 - 23:28 (01:33)
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The Gaming Historian was discussing the history of Nintendo's Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.), which was created as a way to introduce video games into homes by tricking parents into thinking it was just another toy.
ChapterThe Birth of the Nintendo Entertainment System
EpisodeHow the Nintendo Entertainment System Changed Gaming Forever
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Nintendo's first attempt at a gaming robot was a failure, but they eventually came back with the fully fleshed out Nintendo Entertainment System.
23:28 - 26:01 (02:33)
Summary
Nintendo's first attempt at a gaming robot was a failure, but they eventually came back with the fully fleshed out Nintendo Entertainment System.
ChapterThe Birth of the Nintendo Entertainment System
EpisodeHow the Nintendo Entertainment System Changed Gaming Forever
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss the history of ROB the Robot, an accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System that was innovative yet poorly executed.
26:02 - 27:14 (01:12)
Summary
The hosts discuss the history of ROB the Robot, an accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System that was innovative yet poorly executed. ROB was intended to create a more immersive gaming experience, but his slow movement and tedious setup left much to be desired.