The Wii's motion controls were originally intended to be used for a horse racing game. elaborate share
The PSP's UMD (Universal Media Disc) was designed to be easily scratched, leading to many players experiencing issues with their games. elaborate share
The Steam Deck's trackpads can be individually configured to emulate a mouse, or even function as extra analog sticks. elaborate share
The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers can be used as standalone controllers, even when detached from the console. elaborate share
The original PlayStation's iconic grey color was chosen because it was the cheapest plastic available at the time. 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 WonderSwan was the first handheld game console to feature a vertically-oriented screen, a design choice that proved surprisingly popular in Japan. elaborate share