The PlayStation 4's original model had a problem with its power supply unit, which sometimes resulted in a loud, high-pitched whine. elaborate
The Magnavox Odyssey, the first home video game console, used overlays on the screen to create different game visuals, rather than relying on the console to generate the graphics itself. elaborate
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 NES's iconic gray cartridges were actually a cost-cutting measure; earlier prototypes used more expensive colored plastic. 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