Doing It Old School

So, I have learnt 2 things after playing Digger T. Rock tonight:
1. NES controllers are so small and square and weird feeling compared to newer console controllers. It's basically the opposite of ergonomic :P
2. I'm not very good at Digger T. Rock...

For those that know the game, know this; I'm stuck in Cavern 2. (2, for Pete's sake!!)