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The WonderSwan was the first handheld game console to feature a vertically-oriented screen, a design choice that proved surprisingly popular in Japan. elaborate
The Nintendo 3DS has a "sleep mode" that allows it to continue downloading games and updates even when the system is closed. elaborate
The Sega Genesis/Mega Drive's sound chip, the Yamaha YM2612, was capable of producing more simultaneous voices than the Super Nintendo's sound chip. elaborate
The Steam Deck's trackpads can be individually configured to emulate a mouse, or even function as extra analog sticks. elaborate
The Xbox Series X's internal fan is quieter than a refrigerator. elaborate
The Wii's motion controls were originally intended to be used for a horse racing game. elaborate
Intellivision's original controller featured a numerical keypad, allowing for direct input of codes and commands, a feature unusual for consoles of its time. elaborate
The Atari 7800's controller featured a selectable switch for either 7800 or Atari 2600 compatibility. elaborate
The Sega Genesis Mini's controller ports are not positioned identically to the original Genesis console. elaborate
The PlayStation 5's custom AMD GPU can output 10.28 teraflops of raw processing power. elaborate
The TurboGrafx-16's CD-ROM add-on, the TurboGrafx-CD, was the first CD-ROM based console to be released in North America. elaborate
The PlayStation 3's Cell processor, while powerful, was notoriously difficult for developers to program for, leading to longer development times and higher costs. elaborate
The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers can be used as standalone controllers, even when detached from the console. elaborate
The Neo Geo Pocket Color had a built-in clock, a feature not common in handheld consoles at the time. elaborate
The GameCube's controller was designed to be small and comfortable for children, a significant departure from the larger, more adult-oriented controllers of its time. elaborate
The SNES Classic Edition's controller ports are actually functional, even though the console only uses one controller at a time. You can plug in a second controller, but it won't work in-game unless the game specifically supports two players. elaborate
The Virtual Boy's cartridges were actually larger than the console itself. elaborate
The Nintendo 64 controller's unusual design was partly influenced by the designers' desire to make it feel comfortable in the player's hands, even during extended play sessions. elaborate
The 3DO Interactive Multiplayer's controller was designed by the same person who designed the Atari Jaguar's controller. elaborate
The Commodore 64GS, despite its name, wasn't significantly different from the standard Commodore 64; its main upgrade was a built-in 1541-compatible floppy disk drive. elaborate
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