Why the NES Will Always Be My Favorite Console
Ah, the Nintendo Entertainment System—just saying those three words makes me feel like a kid again. The NES wasn’t just a console; it was a portal. A portal to magical worlds where plumbers saved princesses, elves battled evil sorcerers, and space bounty hunters explored alien planets. It was the crown jewel of my childhood, and honestly, it still holds that title today.
A Christmas to Remember
Let me take you back to one of the best Christmas mornings of my life. My older sister, Melissa, tore into her gift, and there it was—the NES, shiny and perfect. She screamed so loud, I’m pretty sure the neighbors heard. Meanwhile, my younger sister Vanessa, overcome with excitement, proudly announced she’d peed herself right there in the middle of the living room. (Yes, we still tease her about it to this day.)
It was complete chaos, but the good kind. We were all so excited, practically tripping over each other to see it. Melissa, of course, declared herself the queen of the console and immediately started playing. The rest of us? We were left begging, bribing, and—let’s be honest—plotting ways to sneak in some game time. Oh, and when Melissa did let us play, she always found a way to cheat. She was ruthless, but hey, it was her console!
My Very Own NES
A few years later, my NES journey got even better. My Uncle Joe gave me his old NES—a little worn but still magical. I couldn’t believe my luck. Auntie Piera decided to help me set it up, even though she had absolutely no idea what she was doing. (Neither did I, to be fair.) I remember us staring at the TV, trying to figure out how to get the blinking blue screen to go away. Eventually, we got it working, and that moment changed everything.
From then on, I was hooked. I played every chance I got, diving headfirst into games like Super Mario Bros., Duck Hunt, and Excitebike. Over time, my love for the NES only grew. Now, I have a small collection of them—some still in their original boxes, protected like treasures in display cases. And for years, the Super Mario Bros. theme was my ringtone. Because why not?
How the NES Changed Everything
The NES wasn’t just a toy; it was a revolution. Before it came along, video games were something only die-hard arcade fans cared about. But the NES? It brought gaming into our living rooms, our families, and our lives. It didn’t just change the way we played—it changed the way we connected. Suddenly, everyone was talking about video games, from schoolyards to dinner tables.
What made the NES so magical was its simplicity. You didn’t need a degree in engineering to figure it out. Pop in a cartridge (and yes, blow on it first—it’s basically law), hit the power button, and BOOM! You were in.
