I remember that. My first camera was a kodak 110 with a push button and throw away flash cubes.
I remember remote controls with cords. And remote controls with legs a.k.a *children*.
lol I remember one relative that had a corded remote, and I too played remote a few times.
I too remember beta tapes lol.
I remember when satellite dishes were a good 10 feet in diameter and physically moved to pick up different channels.