The NES's iconic gray cartridges were actually a cost-cutting measure; earlier prototypes used more expensive colored plastic. elaborate share
The Atari 7800's controller featured a selectable switch for either 7800 or Atari 2600 compatibility. elaborate share
The Sega Master System's European and Australian releases included a light gun peripheral called the "Master System Light Phaser". elaborate share
The Neo Geo Pocket Color had a built-in clock, a feature not common in handheld consoles at the time. elaborate share
The N-Gage's cartridge slot was also its speaker, resulting in muffled audio if you held the phone incorrectly. elaborate share
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 share
The Xbox One's original launch price included a Kinect sensor; it was mandatory for the console to function. elaborate share