LaserScope

Early reviews for the LaserScope were unenthusiastic and highlighted multiple design flaws. Reviewers noted that the microphone required players to "shout fairly loudly" to be registered and was activated by any loud noise (not only "Fire!" as instructions stated). This loud shouting was considered awkward, especially if the player was using the device as headphones in an otherwise quiet room. Because players aimed by pointing their head, the device was also seen as physically tiring compared to the handheld Zapper. Despite these problems, the LaserScope functioned as intended. According to one reviewer, it was "a little gimmicky, but it works." A GameSpy retrospective claimed it was among the "silliest" peripherals released for the NES, ==References==