NES to get downloadable content
Finally matching the feature set of the Wii, Xbox 360, and the PS3, the NES is getting a brand new game which will include its own special brand of downloadable content. Based on a freeware Mac game, Glider will take advantage of a special device to add additional levels. While some may be scared away by this bundle’s price tag ($42 for the game cartridge and $70 for the download device), those that have held on to their NES waiting to see how this whole “videogame” thing will pan out must certainly be jumping for joy.
The CopyNES, the aforementioned special device, looks like a very interesting piece of kit in and of itself. Once installed into an NES, the device will allow you to dump your NES games to your computer, offering you Americans the only legal way to obtain ROM images. However much that is worth is for you to decide.
Now, if we can just get Glider to support achievements and online co-op, we’ll be set!
- Rob O’Reilly
