Wireless Controllers From the 90s - Sega’s Remote Arcade System
You may think of wireless controllers as a feature of modern systems, but did you know Sega released their own wireless controllers over 30 years ago? The Remote Arcade System is one of the earliest first-party wireless controllers - in this video, I'll dive into the history, technology, and user experience of these peripherals and let you know how they fare for a modern audience.
00:00 Intro
02:11 Historical context
03:11 Overview of IR
03:20 Why infrared? Comparison with Atari CX42
04:38 Advantages & drawbacks of IR
05:48 Differences with other Sega controllers
07:16 The 1P switch soap opera
08:44 Gameplay
12:46 Post-game report
15:38 Closing thoughts & outro
Tracks in this video are courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library:
"One Time" by Jeremy Black
"Across The Pier" by VYEN
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