Should I get a R.O.B?

[Abman]

I was thinking about getting one. I read up on it and I know there is only two games that it is compatiable with but still playing a game with a robot kind of thing would be awesome. I was just wandering if anyone knows if it is cool or not. Can someone tell me about it I would like to know about it mainly from the people that have one. So should I get one?

[CastNoShadow]

Well, the ROB was a selling gimmick by Nintendo to try and sell more system units early in production. The only two games available, Stack Up and Gyromite, are not very much fun to play, but at the least it was a innovative idea. I love vintage robots, and he is definitely a radical robot!

[klausien]

It is cool to have R.O.B. just to have him on your shelf honestly. If it is a working one, all the better. I have one with a complete Gyromite set of accessories that works like a charm. I had to clean up the battery contacts to get the Gyro Spinner to work, but it is really neat how fast the Gyros can spin. They apparently spin for 10 minutes or so if you get them going at their maximum. Something to note though prior to purchase: R.O.B. is a very loud. The little AC motor that moves him around screams like a banshee (at least mine does). And you also need to setup a card table or something to set him on while playing. Oh, and 4 AAs and 1 D battery.

Gyromite (Robot Gyro) is frustrating with R.O.B., but it is a total blast with a buddy and some beers. The Game B option where you need to remove obstacles from a sleepwalking scientist is more fun (and funnier) than Game A (what everyone thinks of as Gyromite). R.O.B. works very well if you have a good one, and it is a pretty cool gimmick. Best when looked upon with nostalgia. The game can be played with 2 controllers as we all know, but it is really much cooler with the robot... and unbelievably difficult. You really need to make sure you don't take it too seriously. You will want to throw R.O.B. across the room.

I have not played Stack Up, and would like to get it one day, but I have heard that it is a game where you basically need to setup the accessories as directed and create whats onscreen, by programming R.O.B. beforehand. It is a neat concept if taken as it was intended, but otherwise it doesn't sound too fun.

Hope this helps a bit. If you haven't guessed, I say go for it; If not for extended personal play, than to show it to some unsuspecting (hopefully appreciative) friends who may (or may not) know what it is. R.O.B. is a neat historical artifact.

I am considering getting a Power Glove for the above reason, even though it is nearly useless. I have always wanted one as a curio to go on the shelf next to stuff like R.O.B., my Virtual Boy, my DQVIII Slime controller, and that ridiculous Onimusha Wireless Samurai Sword Controller.

[blackpanther]

I got the R.O.B and the power glove, there nice to have even if your not going to use them. As klausien said its great to have on your shelf.

I only have gyromite which really is'nt that good, I would like to try the stack up, and of course it would go nice with my collection.

[ryborg]

The ROB games *suck*, so I agree with the above. Its main use is a conversation piece. If you do get one, make sure it's in good shape. There are a lot of crappy, beat-to-ass ROBs out there on ebay and in thrift/pawn shops and flea markets.
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[Abman]

I got the R.O.B and the power glove, there nice to have even if your not going to use them. As klausien said its great to have on your shelf.

I only have gyromite which really is'nt that good, I would like to try the stack up, and of course it would go nice with my collection.

I was also wandering what does the power glove do. I have no idea what its use is or what games it is compatiable with can you help me out on that one I was thinking about getting one to add to my collection.

[youruglyclone]

I keep one on the shelf...it's just one of those random show pieces.

[AMG]

It's a nice piece to have in the collection.

[blackpanther]

I was also wandering what does the power glove do. I have no idea what its use is or what games it is compatiable with can you help me out on that one I was thinking about getting one to add to my collection.

It works with mike tyson punch out, bubble bobble, double dragon,
top gun, bomberman and a few others.

I've only tried it with one or two games. Its a bit like the R.O.B, not
that good but nice to have

[Bad Dog]

I found a R.O.B. a while back at a Thrift Store for $2

[poloplayr]

it's cheaper than a whore.

[FullCircle]

R.O.B., the Power Glove and the hands free controller are the failed peripherals of the NES. THey're neat to have in a collection because you're showcasing the shortcomings of the system instead of only showing off all the wonderful games for it. The first two mentioned are fairly easy to come by, but the hands free controller is a pain.

[Cauterize]

the games compatible with ROB are nice however by no means ones youll play over and over...

However, ROB looks awesome guarding any games collection and always brings up questions when friends come round.
Be sure to get one with the Gyros etc, and not just the Robot only!

[jcheatle]

I can't speak to the ROB so much, it was just a hair before my gaming time, and none of my friends ever had one (nor have I since I started collecting). However, the Power Glove was indeed mostly useless and I remember when it was out and being hyped. I'd say it was a great idea in theory, but seriously, who thought this would work well? Didn't they test it?

Anyway, Power Glove, like the ROB, only had two specific games made for it. In this case, Super Glove Ball and Bad Street Brawler. As was said, it works with some others, but I wasn't able to find a complete list as such.

[c0ldb33r]

I'd love to get a broken ROB robot and hook it into an RC car and drive ROB around. It's be like mariokart DS! If I ever find a cheap ROB that's what I'm doing :D

[Daria]

hands free controller are the failed peripherals of the NES.

You mean the one for handicap children? How do you even start judging a product like that as a "failed" one? It wasn't anything that was marketed to push systems, or become a blockbuster sell out. It was a product designed with a very limited market in mind. As such it wasn't available in stores, and to buy one you had to special order it from Nintendo. And who would expect for families with disabled children? Wasn't anything anyone bought for it's "cool" factor.

[jcalder8]

If its something that you're interested in why not get one? I bought a power glove dispite how awful it is to use just because I always wanted one growing up but my parents couldn't afford it, when I say it in a thrift shop for 5 bucks with the manual I litterally came home jumping up and down. If its something you care about why not get one no matter how good or bad it might be.

[diskoboy]

My ROB just sits on my shelf for deceration. My NES was stolen eon's ago. Plus I left the batteries in it for almost a decade.

the circuit board on mine is now virtually non-existant; so much was eaten away.. But it miraculously didn't do any cosmetic damage to the robots frame or base.

It's cool looking and a great conversation piece, but it probably won't get much use... The 2 games are pretty boring.

[InsaneDavid]

hands free controller are the failed peripherals of the NES.

You mean the one for handicap children? How do you even start judging a product like that as a "failed" one? It wasn't anything that was marketed to push systems, or become a blockbuster sell out. It was a product designed with a very limited market in mind. As such it wasn't available in stores, and to buy one you had to special order it from Nintendo. And who would expect for families with disabled children? Wasn't anything anyone bought for it's "cool" factor.

I think he meant the Broderbund U-Force, which was a terrible controller and is hard to find complete.