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1967

The two copies was made by Ralph H. Baer. The project was sold to Magnavox which eventually turned it into the first gaming system.

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1972

The Magnavox Odyssey 100, was one of the first home video game consoles. It only displayed black-and-white graphics, had no sound, and couldn’t track scores. It also had weak marketing and could only be used on a flat surface.

It sold 350,000 units before being discontinued in 1975, unable to compete with more advanced systems.

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1975

The Atari Home Pong, released in 1975, was a big step forward in gaming. It was cheaper than the Odyssey 100 and had more features, like scoring, sound, and a powerful chip. The console had a black-and-white design with two controllers, each with a dial to move the pong paddle up and down.

It sold 150,000 units and around 300,000 total before being discontinued in 1977. It became a huge success and helped shape the future of gaming.

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Released in 1976 for $75 (around $300 today), the Coleco Telstar Arcade featured a unique triangular brown design and three controllers: a tennis dial, a gun for shooting games, and a steering wheel for racing. While the steering wheel was the standout feature, the lack of games designed for all three controllers led to its downfall. Despite selling over a million units, the system was discontinued in 1978, marking an important step in controller development but ultimately paving the way for more successful gaming consoles.

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1976

The Channel F introduced a unique controller with push, pull, twist, and tilt functions, allowing diverse game controls. Its wand-like design enabled directional movement and rotation, paving the way for more complex gameplay on the first cartridge-based console.

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1985

The controller featured a simple yet unique design. It included a well-engineered D-pad for precise directional movement, along with two buttons for A and B actions, and two additional buttons for "start" and "select."

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1986

In 1986, Sega released the Mark III (later Master System) to compete with Nintendo’s NES. Its controller was similar but used a rounded D-pad to avoid patent issues, and lacked the extra buttons of the NES controller. Despite being smaller, lighter, and having a longer cord, the Master System sold only 13 million units, far less than the NES, and was discontinued in 1992.

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1996

The N64 introduced a unique three-pronged controller with an analog stick for precise 3D movement, a trigger-like "Z" button for shooting games, and the first use of an expansion slot, paving the way for rumble feedback and memory cards.

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2020

The duelsense controller adaptive triggers that simulate resistance and haptic feedback for more precise vibrations, the controller enhances tactile experiences, making gameplay feel more realistic. Its built-in microphone, ergonomic design, and futuristic two-tone look further distinguish it from its DualShock predecessors.