
The Konami LaserScope
The Konami LaserScope is a head-mounted light gun used with and licensed for the Nintendo Entertainment System video game console. It was originally released in 1991 in Japan for the Famicom under the name Gun Sight.[1]
It was designed for the game Laser Invasion, but works with any game compatible with the NES Zapper.[2][3] In the United States, Laser Invasion came with a coupon for a $5 discount for the LaserScope.[4]
It is voice-activated, firing a shot whenever the wearer says "fire" (although some reviewers criticized its ability to do so[2]). The headset also includes an eyepiece with a crosshair that sits in front of the wearer's right eye.[5]
The LaserScope is powered through the audio port of the NES, allowing it to function as headphones for the NES.[5]
Reception[]
The LaserScope received negative reviews for its poor microphone technology; users complained that saying anything into the microphone would cause the LaserScope to fire, including background noise.[2]
References[]
- ↑ "LaserScope". Archived from the original on September 29, 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-15.
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: ; deadurl - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ewalt, David M. (May 29, 2012). "The Konami LaserScope". Forbes. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
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: - ↑ "Blizzard of improved products unveiled at electronics show". AP. Observer-Reporter. June 2, 1990. https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Y69dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=q10NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1243%2C478657. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ↑ Link (August 7, 2009). "NES Nintendo Konami Laserscope Headset". gameSniped. Rare Video Game Auctions. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
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: - ↑ 5.0 5.1 -RoG-. "The Konami LaserScope!". I-Mockery. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
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NES Zapper | ||
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Compatible games | Required | Wild Gunman • Duck Hunt • Hogan's Alley • Gumshoe • Gotcha! The Sport! • Shooting Range • Freedom Force • To the Earth • Barker Bill's Trick Shooting |
Optional | Operation Wolf • Mechanized Attack • The Adventures of Bayou Billy • Track & Field II • Laser Invasion • The Lone Ranger • Day Dreamin' Davey • The Hunt For Red October | |
Unlicensed | Baby Boomer • Chiller | |
Related | LaserScope • Super Scope |
Nintendo Entertainment System | ||
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Accessories | Nintendo manufactured | Family Computer Disk System • Famicom Data Recorder • Famicom Modem • Family BASIC • NES Advantage • NES Four Score • NES Satellite • NES Zapper • Power Pad • R.O.B. |
Third-party | Aladdin Deck Enhancer • Arkanoid Controller • Double Player • Game Genie • HES Unidaptor • Homework First • Jammer • LaserScope • Miracle Piano • Power Glove • Roll 'n Rocker • Speedboard • Super Controller • Teleplay Modem • Turbo Tech Controller • Turbo Touch 360 • Turbotronic • U-Force • Ultimate Superstick | |
Hardware | Ricoh 2A03 microprocessor • Picture Processing Unit • Game Pak | |
Software | List of Family Computer games (List of Family Computer Disk System games) • List of NES games | |
Variations | NES-101 • NES Classic Edition • Twin Famicom • Sharp Nintendo Television • Famicom Titler • Hardware clones |