DLC-enabled cartridge brings next-gen features, pricing to the NES
RetroZone, creators of exceptionally wacky retro peripherals like the RetroUSB adapters (which allow you to use NES and SNES controllers on the Gamecube and Wii) and the PowerPak cartridge (a flash cartridge for the NES) have managed to one-up themselves in the "exceptional wackiness" category with their latest offering: Glider, based on the freeware Mac game.What's so wacky about Glider, other than its monochrome look? The cartridge is designed so that new levels can be added via a USB CopyNES adapter. In other words, downloadable content. At $42 for Glider and $70 for the (quite useful-looking) CopyNES, that's some expensive fake retrogaming!
[Via Joystiq]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Think Adrian @ Apr 8th 2008 1:22AM
Hmm.... but it wasn't freeware, and could be played in 256 colors...
Think Adrian @ Apr 8th 2008 1:24AM
Oh, sorry, it wasn't freeware, but Cassady & Green got bankrupt, so it's free now (check the link) :)
jp @ Apr 8th 2008 4:21AM
That CopyNES thing looks ridiculously amazing.
Fanatism @ Apr 8th 2008 5:18AM
Glider Pro/Classic was awesome when I was little. Me and my brother made our own levels, but we was really sad that we didn't get the luxurious CD version. ;_;
Timerider @ Apr 8th 2008 11:01AM
Whoo! Glider Pro! Thats all we played on our IIci. Ahh memories...
Too bad it doesn't work on Intel Macs now.
Timerider @ Apr 8th 2008 11:19AM
Actually it looks like it might, but no level editor. :(