VOICED: Nintendo's Game Boy turns 20

VOICED: Nintendo's Game Boy turns 20

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Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT), Architecture

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the Gameboy, a pioneering handheld gaming device with changeable cartridges, appealing to a wide age range from young students to adults in their 40s. It highlights the Gameboy's success due to its portability and affordability, making it accessible to many. Despite being discontinued, the Gameboy sold 200 million units worldwide and sparked a revolution in gaming, paving the way for future consoles like the DS.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key features that made the Gameboy stand out as a handheld gaming device?

It had a built-in camera.

It had internet connectivity.

It allowed for changeable game cartridges.

It was the first color screen handheld device.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which age group is NOT mentioned as fans of the Gameboy?

People in their 40s

People in their 30s

Teenagers

Primary school students

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Gameboy particularly appealing to young people?

It was the most expensive gaming device.

It required a large entertainment system.

It was portable and affordable.

It had the best graphics of its time.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many Gameboy units were sold worldwide?

50 million

300 million

100 million

200 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What gaming console became popular after the Gameboy era?

PlayStation Portable

Nintendo Switch

Dual-screen portable console

Xbox Handheld