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Modder gets Super Mario Bros. running on VHS tape
Original: Modder gets Super Mario Bros. and other games running on VHS tape
A modder has managed to get Super Mario Bros. and other classic games running from VHS tape, recreating a form of analog game distribution. The project revives the idea of playing NES titles through a video cassette format, a concept once explored in the 1980s. Retro gaming fans have been sharing the feat as a striking blend of nostalgia and technical ingenuity.
Why now: The unusual technical achievement of playing classic games on an obsolete analog format is fascinating retro gaming fans.
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