The Evolution of All Nintendo Handheld Consoles (1980–2025)

From Game & Watch to Nintendo Switch 2 – the history and evolution of Nintendo's handheld consoles is one full of innovation, nostalgia and technological revolutions. In this video, we take a complete journey through all the handheld consoles released by Nintendo, starting in 1980 until today.

How has each generation of Nintendo evolved and changed the way we play? Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, 3DS and up to modern hybrids like the Switch Lite, Switch OLED or Switch 2. Find out how the design, screens, buttons, connectivity and the impact of each console on the gaming industry have evolved.

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0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Nintendo Game & Watch Line
1:37 - Nintendo Game Boy Line
3:53 - Nintendo DS Line
5:26 - Nintendo 3DS Line
7:30 - Nintendo Switch Line

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