History and Evolution of Handheld Game Consoles

The video explores the history and evolution of handheld gaming consoles, starting from simple devices like Mattel's Auto Race to the dominance of Nintendo with the Game Boy and DS. It discusses the competition from Sega and PlayStation, the challenges faced by convergence devices, and the impact of mobile gaming. The future of handhelds is considered with potential innovations like the Nintendo NX.

What was the first electronic handheld game released by Mattel in 1976?

• Microvision

• Auto Race

• Game & Watch

• Merlin

Which company released the handheld device Merlin in 1978?

• Nintendo

• Parker Brothers

• Sony

• Atari

Which company introduced the Game & Watch series in the handheld market?

• Mattel

• Milton Bradley

• Parker Brothers

• Nintendo

What was the first handheld console with interchangeable game cartridges?

• PSP

• Game Boy

• Microvision

• Game Gear

Which handheld console did Nintendo release in 1989 that became highly successful?

• Game Boy

• Atari Lynx

• PSP

• Game Gear

What was a key feature of the Game Boy Color released in 1998?

• 3D graphics

• Color display

• Touch screen

• Interchangeable cartridges

Which Sega handheld console was released in 1991 with a color screen?

• PSP

• Game Gear

• Vita

• Game Boy

What was the main reason for the decline of the PlayStation Vita?

• Lack of games

• Competition from mobile gaming

• Poor design

• High price

What was the primary challenge faced by handheld convergence devices?

• High cost

• Limited battery life

• Inability to perform multiple functions well

• Lack of internet access

What is the rumored feature of Nintendo's potential future handheld device?

• 3D display

• Voice control

• Hybrid home-console-portable design

• Virtual reality support