Nordic-Trak Genesis/SNES controller?!?!?

[norkusa]

Alright, today I just came across the craziest video game controller I have ever seen. I think this even beats out the Rock 'N Roller as the dumbest controller gimmick of all time.

On the shelf at Goodwill, I saw this controller that you could hook up to your Nordic-Trak exercise machine to play Genesis and SNES games with. All it was was 2 grips with buttons on them that you'd put on the Nordic-Trak handles. 2 black cords connected them to a small terminal that was to be placed on center of the Nordic-Trak control panel. Out of this terminal went a cord that you would then connect to the Sega or SNES.

From what I read in the instruction manual and on the box, the controller did NOTHING to utilize the skiing action of the Nordic-Trak (unlike the cycling of the CompuTranier for the NES). All it did was let you play video games while you exercised. It was only $6, but I passed on it I could never use the stupid thing since I don't own a Nordic-Trak and probably wouldn't use it even if I did own one. Very strange and very pointless.

[digitalpress]

I've never seen THAT before.

Now you realize I'm going to have to ask you to go back and pick one up for me, right?

Seriously.

PM sent.

[dave2236]

Thats exactly what I was going to say.

If Joe doesn't want it ( yeah right :roll: ) I would like to have it.

I'll even compensate you for your time.

[Darth Sensei]

I bought it. I talked to norkusa and found out where right away. Even as a noob, I figured it had to be rare as I couldn't find it in DP 7.

The box isn't in pristine shape. However, with a cursory look it all appears to be there. It includes the Owner's Guide and even has 2 receipts. It was purchased 10/27/95 and it also has the revolving credit slip where this guy made payments on the Nordic Track.

@DP, Pm me when you have a sec. I'd be happy to give this up for the cause.

Dave

[The Unknown Gamer]

Saw it originally on CNN excellant find

[rbudrick]

Hey guys,

When all is said and done, how about some pics? I'd love to see this thing...

-Rob

[xertcev]

I've got one of those things too. You're supposed to hook it up to your Nordic Tracks computer, and the faster you ski, the faster you go. ( say in a racing game or something )

I actually have a nordic track too, but have not tried it yet.

Any suggestions on games to try?

http://home.mchsi.com/~lindner24/nordic01a.jpg





Back:
http://home.mchsi.com/~lindner24/nordic02a.jpg


Same pictures below but about 300k each:
http://home.mchsi.com/~lindner24/nordic01.jpg
http://home.mchsi.com/~lindner24/nordic02.jpg

[slapdash]

Ha ha... I got one of those from Ianoid a while back... No box though -- groovy find guys!

[chadtower]

Dude that rocks... I'd kill for something you could use from a treadmill without falling on your face.

[sisko]

You would have to have INSANE coordination to be able to effectively play a game and to effectlively Nordic Track at the same time.

Moving your arms, legs to one thing, and then your thumbs to something completely different?

Not for me X_x

[xertcev]

Yes, I couldn't imagine trying to work the arms and controlling a game at the same time.
You would maybe have to lean against
the rest and just work the legs to play.

@CueWarrior... (by your receipts), what was the original price on this item,
and the Nordic Track too if you can tell.

I bought both my NordicQuest and NordicTrack at goodwill actually,
not on the same day or even at the same store, but
I paid 15 bucks for the quest and 25 for the track.


I think the most interesting thing is the technology. For one thing,
it can be hooked straight up to a Genesis OR a SNES (no adapters or anything).
Andi it must play on a rapid pause setting??? Who knows?

I might have to take it apart and post more pictures.