In the mid-1980s, Nintendo pretty much ruled the video game industry. And somehow, a few toymakers and inventors convinced Nintendo that the controller of the future was… this big, clunky thing you wore on your right arm. (Sorry, lefties.) It wasn’t very good, but people loved it anyway. And while the Power Glove wasn’t exactly the future of anything, you could argue it helped start a revolution in virtual reality and motion controls. On this episode of Version History, David Pierce, Chris Grant, and Game File’s Stephen Totilo do just that. #VersionHistory #Podcast #Gaming
0:00 The Power Glove: A Revolutionary Gaming Accessory
00:57 Personal Experiences with the Power Glove
05:16 The Fascinating Origins of the Power Glove
08:36 The Rise of Virtual Reality and the Data Glove
16:47 The Power Glove's Journey to Market
23:48 Challenges and Innovations in Power Glove Development
31:07 The Launch and Cultural Impact of the Power Glove
32:44 Nostalgia and Marketing of 'The Wizard'
33:26 The Power Glove's Role in 'The Wizard'
34:33 Marketing Genius Behind the Power Glove
35:54 The Turbo Glove: A Missed Opportunity
37:19 Left-Handed Gamers and Peripheral Bias
38:44 The Power Glove's Marketing Campaign
43:54 The Reality of Using the Power Glove
50:44 The Power Glove's Legacy and Cultural Impact
56:07 Final Thoughts and Version History Questions
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