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Yokoi's philosophy of "lateral thinking with withered technology" has largely defined Nintendo's approach to hardware since 2004, including some of their biggest successes like Wii, DS, and Switch. 

Whether one agrees with his approach or not, it can't be denied that he created a lasting legacy that influences gaming to this day, nearly 30 years after his death.