Discussions on previous console generations frequently focus on the graphical fidelity. And with good cause. For instance, who could forget the first time they left Kokiri Forest’s boundaries for the expansive Hyrule Field in The Ocarina of Time? It was a time when you truly felt as though you were playing video games of the future.
The equipment we use to play video games, however, has also advanced in complexity. Senior Producer Brandon Quintana recently examined the history of console controllers on Engadget’s YouTube channel, charting their advancement from the 1970s to the present. Everything from the Coleco Telstar through the PlayStation 5 and its Dual Sense controller are included in this overview.
