North Korea gets its own motion-based game console, the Moranbong

[chadskin]

North Korea appears to have developed its own version of the Nintendo Wii. The Moranbong games console comes with a couple of motion-sensitive controllers and a sensor bar that includes a camera.

It was briefly detailed by the state-run Arirang Meari website on Monday with a few small images of the device.

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It highlighted a shooting game and a running game that appears to use a floor mat as part of the system. These are all similar components to those offered with the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation Move.

Arirang Meari didn't disclose any details about the manufacturer of the device. It's possible the device was developed in North Korea although it's much more likely that it has been acquired from a Chinese electronics maker and branded with the Moranbong name.

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https://www.northkoreatech.org/2019/09/10/moranbong-motion-based-video-games-system/

 

[Freezasaurus]

I read that as "Moron Bong"

 

[Squarehard]

The 5 people who can afford the console will be so happy, all 5 of those people are Kim Jong-Un.

This is surely better than feeding his own people.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Man I can't believe Kim Jong Un invented video games.

 

[themadswagger]

I wonder if the camera will be used for spying.

 

[Squarehard]

I read that as "Moron Bong"

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If you read carefully, it's actually the Moron Bang.

 

[Luschient]

North Korean Wii See U

 

[Duncan]

"Get a Bong, Morans!"

 

[adj_noun]

After you're done hitting your Moranbong you can get back to working on your preferred Taepodong.

 

[Mezoly]

This will kill the Wii sales

 

[Okabe]

Capcom is back

 

[Mike Rambo]

Yeah, that'll save nintendo

 

[Squarehard]

This will kill the Wii sales

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It might actually sell more units than the WiiU though.

 

[Mezoly]

Also Capcom is back

 

[TheMadTitan]

The Wii and Kinect did the fusion dance.

 

[Rockodile]

Nintendo is fucking finished.

 

[Squarehard]

The Wii and Kinect did the fusion dance.

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Kiwii

 

[wideface]

Thank you for blessing us with video games, Supreme Leader.

 

[Landford]

Nintendo is actually doomed

 

[Baron Von Beans]

I would like to own one of these. I love those off non major consoles.

 

[Squarehard]

I would like to own one of these. I love those off non major consoles.

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[Green Mario]

I heard the Supreme Leader can ace all of Wii Sports Golf.

 

[Bob_Coffee]

is this what true next gen looks like?

 

[Squarehard]

I heard the Supreme Leader can ace all of Wii Sports Golf.

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Here's their lineup of games,

 

[7thFloor]

Nintendo is fucking finished.

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[Opto]

Blizzard to imprison North Korea critics to breach new gaming market

 

[Phil32]

Instead of getting brains, morans can get a bong instead.

EDIT: Beaten. ha

 

[StreamedHams]

"Get a Bong, Morans!"

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Came here for this. Thank you.

 

[HardTimesFamilyPride]

I wonder if the camera will be used for spying.

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My first thought. NK lowkey rolling out their own social credit system.

 

[Cort]

From the makers of Dear Leader's Movie Maker comes...

Supreme Leader's Basketball Jam, with special consultation provided by Dennis Rodman!

 

[Marufuku]

Nintendo is fucking finished.

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Nintendo will send the Ninjas

 

[Hayama Akito]

This looks like something it will cost 500+ bucks on eBay in 20 years.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Splorgenborg?

 

[The Living Tribunal]

Watch this outsell the Dreamcast.

 

[Deleted member 32106]

Did launch titles come with The Legend of Kim and Super Kim Bros.?

 

[Cort]

Did launch titles come with The Legend of Kim and Super Kim Bros.?

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With God mode activated

because, afterall, they are immortal

 

[Squarehard]

Did launch titles come with The Legend of Kim and Super Kim Bros.?

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It would just be Super Kim, since he murdered his brother.

 

[A Syrian Communist]

Neat, hope people have fun with it. Would love to see some footage out of curiosity.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

It might actually sell more units than the WiiU though.

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Barely 5% of the population will be able to buy this thing, much less half the population.

 

[Sagadego17]

lol good for that shit-stain of a manbaby, it's probably some shitty Chinese wii like knock off thing that was released during the wii era

 

[JamRock7]

"Moron Bang" is gonna be the headlines when they blow themselves up

 

[EVA UNIT 01]

Youd think some things are probably more enjoyable while stoned.
This news isnt one of those

 

[Clowns]

"Get a Bong, Morans!"

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[big_z]

I'm almost certain it's a rebrand of one of those junk Chinese knock offs. The first picture looks familiar.

 

[Cort]

I'm almost certain it's a rebrand of one of those junk Chinese knock offs. The first picture looks familiar.

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Reversed image search

 

[SturokBGD]

Something got lost in translation, they asked for something Americans would smoke and accidently made a game console.

It might actually sell more units than the WiiU though.

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It certainly will in North Korea.

 

[Arm Van Dam]

I hope someone sends one of these in a legally perfect matter to Ashens.

 

[Neiteio]

Now we can see if videogames are better under communism!

 

[Metalmucil]

Here's their lineup of games,

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Now I want to hear a Pyongyang Style theme song sung by Kim.

 

[Sanctuary]

I read that as "Moron Bong"

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Same.

 

[nikos]

Moran? Reminds me of this guy.