In the 1990s the a series of ARGO TV system console clones were produced each containing multiple games. Arkanoid is part of the 84-in-1 game set. See link for pictures http://ultimateconsoledatabase.com/famiclones/aroo.htm A 101-in-1 console clone was also produced
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Included in my "ARGO TV System" games package of 84 NES games
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The NES version of Arkanoid included its own controller in the package (a smaller version of the spinner used in the arcade version). The game could also be played with the regular Nintendo controllers, but the game was much harder this way since the paddle couldn't be moved as fast as with the spinner controller.
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The NES version of Arkanoid includes its own controller in the package (a smaller version of the spinner used in the arcade version). The game can also be played with the regular Nintendo controllers, but it is much harder this way since the paddle can't be moved as fast as with the spinner controller.

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In the 1990's a series of ARGO TV system console variants were produced each containing multiple games. Arkanoid is part of the 84-in-1 game set. See here for pictures.

Awards

Game Informer
- August 2001 (Issue 100) - #57 in the Top 100 Games of All Time poll

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Versions of this game exist for every known computer or gaming console platform.

Here's the ending text for this game:

The dimension controlling Fort "Doh" has now been destroyed and time started flowing backwards. Vaus managed to escape from distorted space, but the voyage of Arkanoid in the galaxy has only just started.

A sequel, Arkanoid 2: The Revenge of Doh" exists as well.
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