Wiicast goes Nintendo hunting at Classic Gaming Expo

by Justin McElroy on Aug 1st 2007 1:54PM

The Wiicast isn't just about living in the now, as they've proven with their most recent episode, wherein they comb the Classic Gaming Expo for Nintendo-related items. Some of the odder finds include an assault rifle that plugs into a Super Nintendo and a hands-free NES controller designed for those with disabilities that uses a straw for control.

Other highlights are a (likely) unlicensed but unassailably cool dual NES/Famicom with WiFi controllers and an absolutely massive wireless NES arcade stick. You also don't want to miss the interview with "King of Video Games" Todd Rogers, not only for his insights but for his totally sweet lime green iPod-shaped necklace fan.

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Reader Comments (7)

I wonder if it took hours to get a game to work when it was first released.

From Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System_hardware_clone

"Some of Nintendo's patents on the Famicom expired in 2003, followed in 2005 by NES-specific patents...NES hardware clones are no longer necessarily illegal on the basis of patent infringement."

my favorite part had to be the totally-over-it girlfriend on the side of the hands-free controller table.

Yay I can see my picture.
Now to change it.

I tried changing my picture, what's up with it not working for me?

And when is joystiq going to actually give us some information as to the new design. I mean, it's been a long time since the introduced the redesign. C'mon guys.