Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'handheld gaming'

The evolution of portable electronic gaming devices designed to be played while held in the hands, emerging prominently with Nintendo's Game & Watch series in 1980 and the Game Boy in 1989. Handheld gaming represents the intersection of miniaturized computing technology and interactive entertainment, transforming from simple LCD games to sophisticated systems capable of 3D graphics and online connectivity, while creating distinct gaming cultures around mobility and personal play experiences.

What If The Game Boy Was Never Created?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Nintendo's revolutionary handheld gaming device never made it to market, dramatically altering the trajectory of portable gaming and potentially reshaping the entire video game industry.

What If The Nintendo Switch Was Never Developed?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Nintendo's revolutionary hybrid console never came to fruition, fundamentally altering the landscape of gaming and Nintendo's future in the industry.

What If The PlayStation Portable Failed?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Sony's ambitious entry into handheld gaming flopped, potentially reshaping the portable gaming market and altering Sony's future hardware strategy.