Last night (December 31st), Japan's annual spectacle, the 75th "Kohaku Uta Gassen" (Red and White Song Battle), wrapped up successfully. Singers representing both the Red and White teams showcased their vocal prowess, celebrating the arrival of the New Year with live viewers.
In this digital age, many people can watch content on various platforms beyond just their TV. However, one X (formerly Twitter) user shared that they surprisingly watched it on a "Nintendo DS" released in 2004. This peculiar sight garnered significant attention from netizens, leading to the discovery that many others also use handheld game consoles to watch, sparking a curious trend on X.
After all, the NDS is a handheld console from 20 years ago. Whether it's the tiny 3-inch LCD screen or the mere 260,000-color display support, it all looks incredibly outdated by today's standards. However, the user still enjoyed this viewing method, even pairing it with two old Sony Xperia XZ1 phones, jokingly calling themselves the only person watching Kohaku on an NDS this year.
While it was technically watchable, the picture quality was indeed terrible. Watching on such a tiny screen definitely gave off a nostalgic, "back to the past" vibe.
Turns out the user even watched Kohaku on the same NDS last year. Looks like this console is incredibly well-preserved!
Don't think this user is a rare breed. This post actually reeled in many others who also watch on handheld consoles, like this netizen.
It seems there are quite a few enthusiasts in Japan. Handheld consoles really never go out of style, huh?
Some people even use old mobile phones or electronic dictionaries.
Of course, this kind of viewing experience absolutely can't compare to modern electronic devices. But seeing Japanese netizens still using these old gadgets to watch Kohaku, one can only wonder if it's a peculiar hobby, right?