firebush03 on 07 September 2025
It is this kind of thinking that actually led to Nintendo being where it is today. Yotoi was working on a novel little gadget (called the Ultrahand) during work hours in secret, got caught, and instead of getting fired, he was praised for the idea. Once the product hit store shelves, Nintendo went from a business on the verge of bankruptcy to raking in millions in surplus. Following this success would come many more of Yokoi inventions, including the D-pad, Game & Watch, NES, GameBoy, etc. Miyamoto has referred toward Yokoi as his mentor and for valid reason. His influence still guides the company to this day.
