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 Sega Game Gear's screen, while colorful, used significantly more power than other handhelds of its time, leading to notoriously poor battery life. elaborate
The 3DO Interactive Multiplayer's controller was designed by the same person who designed the Atari Jaguar's controller. 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 Atari Lynx had a backlit screen, making it the first handheld gaming console with that feature. elaborate
The Game Boy Color's backlit model wasn't released until years after its initial launch. Many early adopters played in the dark or bright light. elaborate