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My NES came with a catalog of all the Nintendo products, games, and accessories you could get for the NES. So if you were into gaming and were Xennial, GenX, el

by yardie 4y ago

My NES came with a catalog of all the Nintendo products, games, and accessories you could get for the NES. So if you were into gaming and were Xennial, GenX, elder Millenial you probably heard of U-Force. Unlike the Powerglove, it wasn't everywhere but it was not hidden. I did have a Powerglove and while the coolness factor wore off after a few hours I think it was amazing for the time.

flanbiscuit 4y ago
I'm a Xennial and I thought I was well-versed in all things Nintendo, I even went to Powerfest 94[1] after I won a local competition, and I've never heard of U-Force. 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_PowerFest_%2794 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_PowerFest_%2794 Side note: I just realized my name is on this Wikipedia page!
- yardie 4y ago
  Well I knew of it but didn't know anyone who actually had one. The Powerglove seemed more practical with actual controls and buttons. And I saw it in The Wizard [1] But while looking for more history on it I came across the LaserScope[0] which I was not aware of. So I guess we're in the same boat on NES oddball accessories. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaserScope https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaserScope [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_(1989_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_(1989_film)
  - flanbiscuit 4y ago
    I love The Wizard! I recently re-watched it and it still holds up for me, but a large part of that could be nostalgia. The ending still gets me though. I stopped by the Dinosaurs of Cabazon earlier this year while driving from Palm Springs to LA (part of a larger road trip I took this year). It's so different now, they've painted them really bright colors. I was there 15 years ago and back then they still resembled the ones from The Wizard and Pee Wee's Big Adventure. Was still cool though.
Melatonic 4y ago
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brandall10 4y ago
I had an original system w/ ROB and was an early member of the Nintendo Fun Club (before Nintendo Power was released) and don't recall seeing this device before. Not saying I haven't, just don't recall.

by yardie 4y ago

flanbiscuit 4y ago

I'm a Xennial and I thought I was well-versed in all things Nintendo, I even went to Powerfest 94[1] after I won a local competition, and I've never heard of U-Force. 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_PowerFest_%2794 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_PowerFest_%2794 Side note: I just realized my name is on this Wikipedia page!

yardie 4y ago
Well I knew of it but didn't know anyone who actually had one. The Powerglove seemed more practical with actual controls and buttons. And I saw it in The Wizard [1] But while looking for more history on it I came across the LaserScope[0] which I was not aware of. So I guess we're in the same boat on NES oddball accessories. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaserScope https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaserScope [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_(1989_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_(1989_film)
- flanbiscuit 4y ago
  I love The Wizard! I recently re-watched it and it still holds up for me, but a large part of that could be nostalgia. The ending still gets me though. I stopped by the Dinosaurs of Cabazon earlier this year while driving from Palm Springs to LA (part of a larger road trip I took this year). It's so different now, they've painted them really bright colors. I was there 15 years ago and back then they still resembled the ones from The Wizard and Pee Wee's Big Adventure. Was still cool though.

Melatonic 4y ago

brandall10 4y ago

I had an original system w/ ROB and was an early member of the Nintendo Fun Club (before Nintendo Power was released) and don't recall seeing this device before. Not saying I haven't, just don't recall.