It's official (to me, anyway): NES is now retro.

[Cranky Kong]

What I would give to live in Japan. You wouldn't BELIVE all the stuff they have.

Yes I would; I would even BELIEVE it

OMG that is hilarious the way you corrected his spelling like that! You've really raised the level of internet humor!

[ApolloBoy]

Wow, it's been 20 years and I've been playing the NES non-stop throughout my life for 13 years. Here's to another 20 years!

[lendelin]

I never understood why gamers ignore or condemn entire libraries of a certain generation of games or specific game systems, and only in hindsight with a nostalgic retro-view appreciate them.

I think some of that comes from the fact that when systems are new, we are bombarded with games and marketing. We are constantly being told what games are good, what's "hot" for Christmas, etc. It's only after some time away from them that we can step back and really take a look at what was good and what was just hype. The cream does eventually rise to the top, it just takes a while sometimes (like 20 years).

That's right, I just wanted to point out that we shouldn't put current games under scrutiny while looking at older games with forgiving nostalgia. A cold and distant view is always good, for current games and older games.

The hype can easily be avoided: First, play games and ask yourself if they are worthwhile playing ten years from now; second, reading game-previews of one year old game mags is is a breeding ground for objectivity.

[Ed Oscuro]

The hype can easily be avoided: First, play games and ask yourself if they are worthwhile playing ten years from now; second, reading game-previews of one year old game mags is is a breeding ground for objectivity.

I've done that with a number of game sites. It's funny how "this game has some minor issues with the camera" becomes "The camera totally destroyed the game" in the review.

[NESaholic]

The dawn of a new era! 20 years of Nes,i'm gonna drink on this tonight!

[Keir]

I never understood why gamers ignore or condemn entire libraries of a certain generation of games or specific game systems, and only in hindsight with a nostalgic retro-view appreciate them.

I think some of that comes from the fact that when systems are new, we are bombarded with games and marketing. We are constantly being told what games are good, what's "hot" for Christmas, etc. It's only after some time away from them that we can step back and really take a look at what was good and what was just hype. The cream does eventually rise to the top, it just takes a while sometimes (like 20 years).

That's right, I just wanted to point out that we shouldn't put current games under scrutiny while looking at older games with forgiving nostalgia. A cold and distant view is always good, for current games and older games.

The hype can easily be avoided: First, play games and ask yourself if they are worthwhile playing ten years from now; second, reading game-previews of one year old game mags is is a breeding ground for objectivity.

We're also cheap. Why pay $50 for the best new game, when the best games for older systems can be found for a dollar at fleas and thrifts everywhere?

[=physicalboy=]

I've got to raise the retro glass (as if this needs my decree...) and give a toast to the fabulous Nintendo Entertainment System.

I couldn't agree more...

Whether you loved or hated it, in my book it deserves a salute....a classic/retro system! I loved it back in the day and I still love it now!

[izret101]

i think that every 2 generations of systems...things become retro

I was thinking about it and I figure NES HAS BEEN retro. I really don't know what i consider retro anymore though.

It sucks because i am not old enough to really be an "Original Gamer" and missed out on so much great history but on the plus side i grew up with Genesis and SNES .