Without a doubt I believe Sega and Nintendo have been the biggest innovators in gaming. Sega failed ALOT but tried to take some really bold steps with add-ons, the Saturn and Dreamcast and Nintendo created some of the strongest genre characters we have ever seen. Even though Sega ultimately failed in the hardware business, it is largely thanks to them we enjoy internet on or consoles, the design that is the XBox xontroller, and unique franchises like Jetset radio, Monkeyball, Phantasy star and of course the legend that is Sonic :).







