HOME CONSOLE VIDEO GAME CONTROLLER ENCYCLOPEDIA
- Dean Guadagno
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G-WALK
The history of home video game consoles stretches back over 50 years, beginning with the Magnavox Odyssey in 1972 in the U.S. Since then, countless consoles have been released—each with its own unique controller, the essential interface between player and game.
This book focuses on the evolution and history of controllers for home consoles released in Japan. From the earliest systems to the latest hardware, it traces how controller design and functionality have changed over time.
Especially since the Nintendo Famicom, both first-party and third-party companies have introduced a wide variety of controllers—some with bold designs, others specialized for certain games, all aiming to stand out in a growing market.
This volume features:
Hands-on reviews of official and iconic third-party controllers
Historical context and design lineage of console controllers
Highlights of unusual, innovative, and little-known peripherals that left a mark on gaming history
Whether you're a hardware historian or a curious gamer, this book serves as an illustrated archive of gaming's most essential tool: the controller.
PUBLICATION DETAILS
LANGUAGE | BINDING | EDITION | ISBN | YEAR | PAGES |
Japanese | Paperback | | 9784867178928 | 2025 | 112 |
OTHER NAMES
Home Console Video Game Controller Encyclopedia
The Pictorial Book of Home Video Game Controllers
家庭用テレビゲーム コントローラー大図鑑
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