This morning’s BBC Breakfast segment on retro gaming took an unexpected turn when a glaring error caught the attention of viewers: an NES Super Mario Bros. cartridge was incorrectly displayed inside a Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). This blunder not only sparked disbelief but also ignited a wave of ridicule across social media, highlighting the importance of accuracy in media representations of gaming culture. As UKIE Chief Executive Professor Nickle Poole showcased various retro consoles, the focus shifted from celebrating the resurgence of these beloved systems to the mishap itself.