Games Spencer on March 24, 2006 12:17 pm
Old School Video Games
Recently, I’ve had a nostalgic look back on one of my favorite past times as a kid, video games. I was a Nintendo and SNES fan and played the games constantly. If it had to do with Mario, Link, or Ryu I was there!
Since it has been so long since I’ve played my most loved games, and my old consoles (if my parents even still have them) are back in Colorado, I’ve started downloading emulators and old ROMs for the games I owned and started playing them again. A number of observations have arisen.
First, I still love these games. They are classic and timeless. The graphics aren’t anything compared to what is available today, but it doesn’t matter, the concept of the games far surpasses most of what is avaiable now. Second, they have gotten a little easier, but still provide for many hours of entertainment. Super Mario Bros. 3 has most of my attention at the moment.
In order to enjoy these games a little more, I even used a Christmas gift certificate to Fry’s (for those of you not familiar, Fry’s is an electronics store similar to Best Buy but definitely geared more to the computer geek at heart. I could spend hours in that store and not get bored… I could also probably spend about $10,000 on computer stuff and peripherals without breakin a sweat) to buy a game pad… one that looks exactly like my PS2 controller. Ahh, it’s almost heaven. Being able to play my old NES games on my computer with a controller, rock on!
I’ve got the NES working just fine but am having a little trouble with the SNES, specifically not being able to find Super Mario World or Super Mario Kart, two of the greatest games ever made (Kart almost killed my college career, worst two semesters ever!). So, I may just have to ask my parents if they still have it and if they can send it to me. Playing those games on my big screen; I’d never want to leave the house, and I’d be fully entertained during those nights Kylah hast to work.
Another good emulator source is MAME (multiple arcade machine emulator) where you can dowload ROMS for many classic and neo-classic video games that you would find in arcades. Here my attention sways to Killer Instinct 2. I don’t know why, but of all fighting games, I’ve liked this one the best. If I can get it working at home, I’ll be going for those Ultra Combos once again.
Ahh, just thinking back to all of these games puts a smile on my face. What were some of your old favorite video and arcade games?? Post a comment and tell me all about them. I’m sure I’ve even forgotten some other favorites.
Have a great weekend all and game on!
