Tag Archives: nes
Hacked NES Power Glove controls a modular synth with finger wriggles
‘Wild Guns’ and ‘Panel de Pon’ are coming to Switch Online next week
Evercade’s cartridge-based retro handheld makes more sense than you think
Analogue’s metal NES returns as a $499 special edition
If you're kicking yourself for missing out on Analogue's metallic NES on steroids, the Nt Mini, you're in luck -- provided you have the cash. Analogue has opened pre-orders for the Nt Mini Noir Edition, a final run of the console that comes in a gun...
Nintendo Switch Online is adding ‘Star Fox 2′ and Super Punch Out!!’
Nintendo brought the first batch of SNES games to its Switch Online subscribers back in September, and now it's ready to add some more, despite intentionally irregular scheduling. Star Fox 2 is one of the additions, which marks the only time it's eve...
3dSen Adds 3D Depth to Classic NES Games
Due to graphical limitations, video games from the Nintendo 8-bit era pretty much played out on a 2-dimensional plane. But now, you can play some of these classics in 3D, thanks to an application called 3dSen.
Currently available as an Early Access game on the Steam PC gaming store, the program doesn’t just emulate old NES games, it adds depth and shadows to their levels. Since these games have no idea that a third dimension existed, each game requires a custom-built profile to project its elements onto the Z-axis.
This approach has significant advantages over just simply turning pixels into voxels, but also means a whole lot more setup work for the developers working on the project at Geod Studio. Each game has a distinctive look to it, and you can even rotate the playing field so you can look at it from different angles. They’re also working on VR support for 3dSen, which immerses you in these 8-bit classics like never before.
You can watch some more nifty examples of 3D emulated NES titles below, the check out the full list of supported games. While the depth doesn’t necessarily add to the gameplay, it certainly brings games like Excitebike and Super Mario Bros. to life in a new way. Head over to Tructre1980’s YouTube channel for more footage, or sign up for Early Access on Steam now.
Inspired by the NES controller, 8BitDo’s wireless mouse is functional, nostalgic, and joyful!
Don’t knock the N30 mouse just because you’re used to those hyper-ergonomic mice your office provides you with. The N30 is a literal trip down memory lane, taking inspiration from the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) controller. Designed as a juxtaposition between classic and modern, this mouse, created by Daniel Jansson for 8BitDo transforms a hallmark of console gaming into a neat, functional mouse that’s a sheer tactile joyride!
The mouse originated as a concept created by Janssen in 2009, only becoming a reality this year after 8BitDo really saw promise in it. The wireless mouse comes with clear-cut lines that you’d imagine wouldn’t be comfortable, but actually do feel familiar. It features classic NES controller-style red left and right-click buttons, resting on a black platform which is, in fact, a touch-sensitive scroller. To complete this whacky/adorable mouse’s design, Janssen incorporated a D-Pad on the side, that can be controlled via your thumb. The D-Pad provides an extra layer of functionality to the mouse, allowing you to perform PageUp, PageDown, Home, and End commands with a single click. The N30 mouse is compatible with both Windows and MacOS devices and provides up to 120 hours of use on a AA battery. How absolutely divine!
Designer: Daniel Jansson for 8BitDo
8BitDo turns the NES gamepad into a mouse
Many moons ago, Swedish designer Daniel Jansson brought us a cute concept mouse that took cues from the classic NES console, featuring its iconic red circular buttons, black D-pad and grey body. There was nothing ergonomic about this peripheral, but...
Guy Makes Life-size Mike Tyson from “Punch-Out!!”
Back in the day, there was a Nintendo arcade and NES game called Punch-Out!! As far as I know, it was the first boxing game ever. The original arcade game featured fictitious fighters like Glass Joe, Piston Hurricane, Bald Bull, and Mr. Sandman. But when it eventually made it to the NES in 1987, Mike Tyson licensed his name and likeness to Nintendo, and he became the game’s final boss.
If you’re a fan of Punch-Out!! and the pixelated version of Tyson that appeared in the game, then you’ll want to check this life-size cutout of 8-bit Tyson that I spotted over on Etsy.
This 66″ tall version of the boxer was made by artist Jason Walker, who cut it from a sheet of 1/2″ plywood, then painted all the pixels to make him come to life. I imagine it took quite some time to get all of those jaggy edges just right, so it’s well worth the $300 asking price. Of course, it’s a bit heavy and unwieldy, so it’ll cost you another $130 for shipping here in the US. Then again shipping around the actual Mike Tyson would surely cost more, and he’d probably punch you in the face while you tried to cover him in bubble wrap.
