1990

With just 10 years to go before the world would end, it was time to stop worrying and start living, which could only mean one thing.

It was time to buy the Wii's Great Great Grandfather, the only console named after a prehistoric monster, the one and only

N.E.S.

The N.E.S was the ultimate in gaming, and kept children busy like no other machine before or since. This was largely due to the design which made it hit or miss as to whether or not a game would load, and therefore often took over an hour just to switch it on.

The N.E.S had everything. Storylines, levels, action, puzzles, passwords, cheats and, of cause,

Mario, Mega Man and Zelda.

Three of the all time greatest series in gaming history, and which owe all their success to the N.E.S.

Dave was hooked.