Gaming Archaeology: R.O.B.
by Phil Bond, filed in Gadgets, Games, Gaming Archaeology, Nintendo, Powet.TV Show on Jun.29, 2006
He’s become an increasingly popular cameo in first-party Nintendo games, but what the Hell is R.O.B.? How does it work? Have you ever played Gyromite without cheating?
Questions? Refer to the Wikipedia page for which I claim total responsibility.
June 29th, 2006 on 9:30 pm
This is without a doubt the greatest R.O.B. themed video I’ve ever seen.
June 29th, 2006 on 9:57 pm
there are a few other ROB videos on youtube, but they offer no explaination or narrative to guide the viewer as to whats happening.
June 29th, 2006 on 10:30 pm
Wow! I’ve enjoyed all of the videos posted on the site, but this is probably the best produced video yet. Great job guys!
June 29th, 2006 on 10:44 pm
I’ll agree with that statement. I would have been happier if he took his pants off though I heard there was a new dress code on the site…
June 29th, 2006 on 11:19 pm
Me, I love the music selection.
“Holy shit, that’s wrong!”
Okay, yeah, so I watched this thing get put together, but it’s still fun to actually watch.
~Sean
June 30th, 2006 on 2:51 am
Damn, I forgot to put in that stitch of Mariokart footage we got. Oh well.
My next effort will be fully storyboarded.
June 30th, 2006 on 12:39 pm
The raised eyebrow, quick double-takes and eventual realization were priceless.
Nice video, guys.
June 30th, 2006 on 2:29 pm
[...] Creo que este video, realizado por la gente de POWE.TV, resulta bastante ilustrativo para las nuevas generaciones de fans de Nintendo, que no conocieron uno de los primeros sistemas de la compañía, el legendario Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). En éste, se habla acerca del funcionamiento del aditamendo conocido como R.O.B. (Robotic Operating Buddy), el simpático robot que ha hecho una serie de apariciones especiales em diversos juegos de la compañía, como F-Zero GX (GCN) o Mario Kart DS (NDS). [...]
June 30th, 2006 on 5:45 pm
Seriously, nice job guys. I really had no idea what R.O.B. did, but he looks pretty sweet in this video.
July 1st, 2006 on 5:06 pm
Can i reguest the next one to feature the power glove and track mat? obviously references to “the wizard” must be made.
July 1st, 2006 on 5:33 pm
Theres definitely a few more classic gaming gadgets left to document, sure.
July 1st, 2006 on 10:08 pm
I seem to remember Caleb saying he couldn’t get his hands on a Power Glove.
July 2nd, 2006 on 1:58 am
I have my next few subjects plotted out, and the Power Glove is indeed on the horizon. I had one once, and I love it, but an adult-sized one is an expensive rarity. Also, it’s totally un-usable without a manual. Once I fulfill those two criteria, though: onto the plan it goes.
The Power Pad will also make an appearance.
[edit- Maybe I can't get an XL very easily, since eBay sellers don't usually mention the size, but they're not that expensive. I'll have a small-handed person operate it if need be.]
July 2nd, 2006 on 12:59 pm
Adult-sized one? It’s one size fits all. I tried on Vinnk’s (portrayed in the Powet Japan video), and it fit just fine.
~Sean
July 2nd, 2006 on 1:05 pm
I’ve seen size designations on the boxes, and I’ve attempted to try on one that was too small. They come in different sizes. Besides, Vinnk’s is a japanese version with obvious molding differences. Maybe they only released the larger size there.
August 6th, 2006 on 11:13 pm
[...] Gaming Archaelogy: R.O.B. R.O.B. was Nintendo’s Robotic Operating Buddy, the toy red herring robot that got the original NES into stores after the video game crash of 1983. I have vague memories of this thing, but totally forgot how freaking slow it was. [...]
February 13th, 2007 on 6:34 pm
I remember R.O.B. from my childhood. How I miss him.
I also recall an incident when my little brother threw the top at my face. *ouch*
;(
March 7th, 2007 on 12:03 am
[...] R.O.B. en powet.tv [...]
October 29th, 2007 on 4:52 pm
Not many ROB videos..until now!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLM3d3wPvjM
AND
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umX8pFAsc8Q
ROB does things when Josh is out.
February 27th, 2008 on 4:31 pm
When is there going to be the new video with the power glove?
February 27th, 2008 on 4:38 pm
when did i say that?…..a power glove one?hmmm..
February 28th, 2008 on 9:20 pm
Phil bond Jul 2 2006 when is that going to be on?
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