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 Power Glove, American model | |
| Manufacturer | Mattel (United States) PAX (Japan) |
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| Type | Game controller |
| Generation | Third generation era |
| Release date |
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| Lifespan | 1 year |
| Introductory price | US$75 (Equivalent to $184 in 2023) |
| Discontinued | 1990 |
| Controller input | 1 Crosshead A B Action Buttons Start Select Buttons Turbo Buttons |
| Connectivity | Serial port |
| Backward compatibility | Nintendo Entertainment System |
The Power Glove is a controller accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The Power Glove gained public attention due to its early virtual reality mechanics and significant marketing. However, its two games did not sell well, as it was not packaged with a game, and it was criticized for its imprecise and difficult-to-use controls.[2]
- ^ Vizard, Frank (October 1989). "Popular Mechanics". Popular Mechanics Magazine. Vol. 166, no. 10. p. 106. ISSN 0032-4558. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
...Power Glove comes in two sizes, and is targeted at players between the ages of 8 and 14...
- ^ "Backwards Compatible - The Power Glove". ABC website - Good Game. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). 19 May 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2009.