When done right, video games can change the world. When done wrong, they hurt your eyes and make you nauseous (see the Virtual Boy).

Seriously. Sometimes, video game systems are too ahead of their time or flung into a market that seriously aren’t ready for them yet. Here’s a look at four video game systems that absolutely flopped, a look at why they flopped, and how these systems still influence the market today.

…also, thanks for all the recent feedback on our last videos! We’re going with no music in this one – give us your thoughts in the comments!

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