The Game Boy Advance family of handheld consoles was one of the most successful of all time. In its lifetime, the GBA and related systems sold over 81 million units. As a matter of fact, it’s the tenth best-selling game console of all time. Not the tenth-best handheld console. That number includes full-sized bestsellers like …
The Nintendo Switch has not gotten nearly as much fanfare as its compatriots, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. In fact, when journalists discuss the so-called “console wars,” Nintendo is often left out of the conversation altogether. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Perhaps it’s an acknowledgement that Nintendo’s systems are fundamentally different from …
The Nintendo Switch is one of the best-selling consoles of all time, and for good reason; it’s incredibly innovative! The main conceit of the Switch is that it can be used either as a handheld gaming device or as a traditional console. You can play it in handheld mode with the Joy-Con controllers on the …
When it comes to innovation, few manufacturers are as eager to push the envelope as Nintendo. With the N64, they built the first rumble function and large, trigger-style controller. With the Wii, they created a motion control experience that captivated a generation of gamers. They even captured the imaginations of non-gamers from around the world. …
When it was first released, the Nintendo Wii was hailed as one of the most innovative consoles ever made. With the exception of the original Pong console, it would be hard to argue, if only because of its revolutionary nature. Pong took video games from the arcade and into the living room. Atari and others …