Chapter 1
The spark in your pocket
Chapter 2
The grey brick that conquered the world
Chapter 3
The double screen and the power trip
Chapter 4
The modern hybrid revolution
Ch 3 · The double screen and the power trip
nintendo Built for the Nokia 6110 with an 84-by-48 pixel screen, Snake shipped on 400 million phones as a massive success.
Quiz
On which mobile phone model did the legendary game Snake make its debut in December 1997?
Quiz
Which Finnish engineer designed and programmed the iconic 1997 mobile version of Snake for Nokia?
nintendo Two screens and a plastic stylus changed how we interact with handheld games.
Quiz
How many lifetime units did the Nintendo DS family sell, securing its spot as the best-selling handheld ever?
Fun Fact
Nokia Snake origin: The original 1997 Nokia Snake game was designed to use the phone's infrared sensor for local two-player battles.
Quiz
What proprietary optical disc format did the PlayStation Portable (PSP) use for games and movies?
Quiz
How did Sony's Ken Kutaragi famously describe the PlayStation Portable (PSP) at its announcement?
Glossary
nintendo ds (noun)
A handheld video game console developed by Nintendo that features two screens, including a touchscreen. The device debuted in November 2004, sparking a fierce rivalry with Sony's powerful new portable system.
A handheld video game console developed by Nintendo that features two screens, including a touchscreen. The device debuted in November 2004, sparking a fierce rivalry with Sony's powerful new portable system.
Quiz
In what year did the launch of Apple's App Store trigger the modern smartphone gaming boom?