ET was an Atari 2600 game actually.
What games do you have that are "worse"?
There was Superman... That was terrible... Sure ET was bad... What do you have to back up your statement?
Even stupid games like Super Spike V-Ball were 100 times better than most games today.
Super Spike V-Ball? Come on, man, get serious.
Super Dodgeball? Maybe. Just be sure to pick Iceland.
EDIT: I get what you're saying, I think, a game like Super Mario Bros. 3 (in my GOAT list) is miles better than a complex, poorly designed game that looks great. I don't think anyone is arguing that, or are they, I'm having trouble keeping track.