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Dismal Console Failures

Posted by michael on from the flameout dept.

Anonymous Howard writes "Shacknews' jason bergman has written an article that looks at some of the biggest failures in console gaming. It's a great read, and spotlights stuff like the Halcyon, a $2500 (!) laserdisc system with only two games and Nintendo's Virtual Boy, a stereoptic system that had red-on-black simulated 3D graphics."

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  1. Well by Slashdot+Insider · · Score: 5, Funny

    As an owner of an Atari Jaguar CD system, I must say that I am disgusted that this fine unit was omitted from the list. I mean, when installed, the thing looks like toilet...

    1. Re:Well by Twirlip+of+the+Mists · · Score: 4, Funny

      How bad does it have to be before it's dismal?

      Uh... I would say "dismal." Before being called dismal, it has to be dismal. Do you need a dictionary?

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  2. Re:Virtual Boy by dubiousmike · · Score: 4, Funny

    I own 2 Virtual Boys, and the best ways to play it that I found were to lie on the floor on your stomach and look into it (screwed up your neck after a while) and to lay on your back and rest the unit on your head (worked good if you put a little foam tape or something inbetween the eye pieces, otherwise it cut into your nose).

    I hear the next version of the Virtual Boy required you to hold your breath while fully submerged in hot pudding. Doesn't sound too much more painful of a gaming experience than what you are describing.

    :P