About Google Maps on NES
Over a decade ago, Google announced the creation of an 8-bit port of Google Maps for the beloved Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), but it turned out to be an April Fools' Day joke. However, a popular developer managed to adapt the GPS app to the old console.
The Creation of a 8-Bit Google Maps
The YouTuber 'ciciplusplus', a well-known hacker and technology developer, created their own 8-bit version of Google Maps. It is known that the NES console once played games using such low pixel resolution.
Creating the NES Cartridge
A video shared by the YouTuber showed the tricks used to create their own NES cartridge with Google Maps inside. The inventor explained that there is an 8-bit to 16x16 grid conversion to transfer map images to the monitor.
Watch the Full Video on YouTube
"In 2012, Google promised an NES version of Google Maps but never released a physical cartridge. Can I really build it? LINKS to the original video '8-Bit Google Maps for NES'," explained the hacker in the description.
Excitement Among Users
Users were excited about ciciplusplus's proposal, as the conversion of Google Maps to NES would use features from the original version of The Legend of Zelda, showcasing the colors and graphic tiles characteristic of the popular game.