Season 5 of Stranger Things has once again captured the attention of fans with nostalgic moments that transport the audience back to the 80s. In episode 3, the character Derek Turnbow, played by Jake Connelly, stars in a scene in his room decorated with toys and video games from that time, creating an authentic atmosphere reminiscent of a Sears catalog from the era. However, a noticeable mistake has generated reactions on social media.
The arcade version, not the NES version
During this sequence, Derek is shown playing Ghosts ‘n Goblins on his NES console. However, the problem lies in the fact that the image displayed on the screen does not correspond to the NES version of the game, but rather to the original arcade version from Capcom, which is graphically superior. This slip has led to the creation of at least three Reddit threads and many tweets where users comment, mostly with good humor, about this “unforgivable mistake” within the series.
Despite the fact that the vastness of the audience will likely never notice this inconsistency, the small group of retro video game enthusiasts has taken the opportunity to share their frustration in a lighthearted manner. This situation recalls the iconic line from The Simpsons, “I hope someone got fired for that blunder.” Amusingly, some fans have started using this trivia to entertain their friends and family.
On the other hand, another detail that has annoyed purists is that Derek plays with the NES cartridge cover open, which could allow dust to enter the device. For those interested, you are invited to read the review of season 5 and to follow the release schedule of new episodes, ensuring that you don’t miss anything that this latest installment of the series has to offer.
