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Step back in time with these classic TV commercials for video games.


From the oh-so-hip William Shatner, to catchy Japanese jingles, cheesy American voice-overs, over-choreographed dance scenes and a saccharine-coated Mario ad that's too nice to be true.


They're cool, they're wacky and downright bizarre. We guarantee they'll make you smile.


exploding car in Pole Position

TV commercial: Pole Position (USA)

This cheesy American ad has to be seen to be believed…more

Donkey Kong Game & Watch

TV Commercial: Nintendo Game and Watch (Japanese)

Be warned - once you view this ad you won't be able to get the jingle out of your head! …more

Link from Zelda

TV commercial: Legend of Zelda (Japanese)

Check out the dance sequences in this 1980s Japanese ad.…more

William Shatner

TV commercial: William Shatner sells the VIC-20

See his Commodore ad right here.…more

Mario

TV Commercial: Super Mario Sunshine (USA)

This ad is all sweetness and light and very, very nice. Enough said.…more

The Game On exhibition at the State Library of Queensland tracks the development of video games from the earliest computer games to arcade-era hits and the very latest from today’s billion-dollar industry.

With more than 100 playable games, as well as rarely seen consoles, controllers and collectables, this is a showcase of games history like no other.

Take a look at the different themes of the exhibition. Each section is explored in-depth, and has it's own selection of games you can play.

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