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[TekunoRobby]

http://www.cyberniklas.de/pongmechanik/videos/pong_web_hq.mov

Thought some of you would find this interesting. A group of people built a mechanical version of Pong that is operated by a system of pulleys and an electric motor. The paddles are controlled by two joysticks (one for each player) and features instantaneous response time and fairly accurate game physics with sound effects.

EDIT: Bonus shot of Nolan Bushnell in the water without a shirt on with the craziest smirk on his face.

 

[FortNinety]

I LUV arty-farty revisions of classic games. Thanks for the link!

 

[FnordChan]

That is simply wonderful to behold. Awesome. In honor of this achievement:

FnordChan

 

[TekunoRobby]

Glad you guys liked it! The crazy Nolan Bushnell is worth the download alone.

 

[Johnny Konami]

That was awesome! I can't believe this hasn't gotten more replies - all you slackers go download it

 

[warabi-mochi]

Ok, this was cool.

 

[Son of Godzilla]

That is simply wonderful to behold. Awesome. In honor of this achievement:

FnordChan

Oh no, Mechanical Pong only has 3 ball return angles. Inferior port!

 

[sc0la]

Its funny that there is some Stewart Brand stuff at the end of the article. His book, "How Buildings Learn" is fantastic. Read it if you have an interest in the built environment.

 

[drohne]

that's the coolest thing i've seen in ages. i particularly like that it's run by a relay computer. and that the sound effects are produced by actual percussion on hollow wooden blocks. oh hell, i like everything about it.