It also mimics the VCR, which was important because Nintendo wanted to sell a consumer device known as an “entertainment system” and not merely a short-lived toy-like device like the consoles preceding it. So everyone was familiar with the fact that VHS go into the VCR and lock in lower than their initial placement. Well, NES cartridges are no different.
I’m so glad we’re mostly beyond the need to dress game systems up like other devices.
