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Color TV-Game
Nintendo's first consoles between 1977-1980 in Japan. There were no cartridges or discs to put in. One could only play whatever games were in the console such as "Light Tennis" and "Pong." Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Game & Watch
One of the first Nintendo hand-held consoles which usually contained one simple game. Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
This console gave birth to some of the most iconic game titles we know today, including Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda. Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Game Boy
Even after Game & Watch, this console was one of the first main icons for handheld gaming, with titles that included "Tetris." Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Super Nintendo (SNES)
Known for bringing players games like "Super Mario World," "Donkey Kong Country," and "Final Fantasy VI." Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Virtual Boy
Nintendo's first dip into VR gaming. Unfortunately, it caused nausea and game selections were limited. Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Nintendo 64
This console topped its predecessor in terms of 3D graphics and more complex controllers. This console brought players games like "Mario Kart 64" and "Ocarina of Time." Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Game Boy Color
First handheld console to add color to their screen and had better graphics than its predecessor. Pokemon is one of the main games players remember playing on these consoles. Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Game Boy Advance
Nothing different about this handheld other than the larger design of the console. Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Nintendo GameCube
First console to feature the games in the form of minidiscs. Well-known titles of this console include Super Smash Bros. Melee, Luigi's Mansion, and Super Mario Sunshine. Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Nintendo DS
The highest selling device in Nintendo history with 154 million units sold. One of the first consoles to feature a touch-screen feature. Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Nintendo Wii
One of the first consoles to feature motion controls and to have app-store features before Apple. Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo's first handheld console to feature 3D graphics adjustment. Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Nintendo Wii U
A predecessor to the Wii. Unfortunately, this is considered one of Nintendo's failures due to low sales, lack of third-party developer support, and a chunky tablet controller. Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Nintendo Switch
A console that can be used as a handheld device or docked into an apparatus to play on the television. Controllers can be separated from the console for two players to play together. Also features a better e-shop experience. Link to source:
https://www.businessinsider.com/nintendo-consoles-in-history-photos-switch-2017-1#that-brings-us-to-the-switch-a-hybrid-that-you-can-play-on-the-go-and-on-your-tv-at-home-its-a-wildly-different-approach-to-what-sony-and-microsoft-are-doing-15 -
Nintendo Switch Lite
A smaller version of the Nintendo Switch that cannot be used on a television screen or be used in tabletop mode, nor can the controls be separated. However, it is said that it has a longer battery life than its predecessor. Link to source:
https://www.imore.com/nintendo-switch-mini-everything-we-know-so-far
