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 in March, 2017, the Nintendo Switch Lite rocked the entire gaming community. Nintendo has long been known for their innovative, even quirky, control schemes. Ever since the Nintendo 64, each generation of Nintendo console has seen a near-complete controller makeover. The Switch was no exception. In fact, the controls were …
Nintendo has always gone hard with their gaming peripherals and accessories. While some were very favorably received, like the worm lights for Gameboy and Gameboy Color, others did not pick up much traction, such as the Gameboy Printer. The Switch also has its gamut of accessories, such as driving wheels, multiplayer controllers, console carriers and …
When Nintendo launched the Wii in 2006, it changed how we think about video games. Instead of passively sitting down and pressing buttons, you got up and moved around. Wii Sports was packaged free with the console, and became one of the most popular games of all time. That said, the Wii was already behind …
Since its launch in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has won high praise, largely for its innovative control scheme. This is something of a specialty for Nintendo, the company that brought us the Wii and its motion controller. However, the concept behind the Switch was a bit different. Instead of being primarily built for motion controls, …