Wyrdness on 07 March 2013
No because like it or not Nintendo has a strong influence on the competition and the industry and introduces hardware traits which become realized and standard after their own software utilizes these traits, some pivotal examples of their influence are below.
- They designed the first modern day console and controller in the NES.
- Brought us the save game feature.
- Gave us a viable analogue design.
- Gave us rumble.
- Created and built up the handheld market.
- Explored new interfaces like motion controls as far back as the 80s and even had wireless peripherals back then.
- Gave us a viable implemented use of touch screens on handhelds and now consoles.
- Gave us 4 controller ports.
