Handhelds: Crash Course Games

The video explores the history and evolution of handheld gaming, starting with early devices like Mattel's Auto Race and leading to the dominance of Nintendo with the Game Boy. It discusses the entry of competitors like SEGA and PlayStation, the challenges faced by convergence devices, and the impact of mobile gaming. The future of handheld gaming is considered, with a focus on potential innovations from companies like Nintendo.

What was the first handheld electronic game released by Mattel?

Who were the key individuals involved in the design of the first handheld game?

What was the significance of the success of Auto Race for Mattel?

How did Nintendo's Game & Watch series influence the handheld market?

What were some of the challenges faced by the Microvision handheld console?

What features did the Game Boy Advance introduce compared to its predecessors?

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

What were handheld convergence devices, and why did they fail?

How did smartphones and tablets change the landscape of handheld gaming?

What are the potential future developments for handheld gaming according to the text?