An introduction to Game Technology

Think of all the gaming platforms you have used in the past. As far as user interface is concerned, which one was the easiest to use?


The early consoles that I myself can remember using were the likes of the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the Sega Megadrive. And it is obvious to anybody who's has ever seen or played on the console that the controllers were not created with the idea of ergonomics or comfort in mind. For instance the Nintendo Entertainment Systems controllers where rectangle in shape and were just made for functionality, also the Sega controllers were big and chunky. And for the people who played consoles in the late 80's and early 90's were young children with small hands but the controllers did not reflect that.








The first console that I ever owned was a Sony PlayStation, so for me PlayStation controllers are the easiest to use, even when I am using any other consoles I refer to the PlayStation buttons when asked which button to press. Sony revolutionised the way that consoles looked at controllers, because it came at the aspect of controllers at not only being functional but also being comfortable.


Which platform looked the nicest?

For me I really like the retro look of the Nintendo Entertainment System. Even though it does not have the comfort of the new controllers that are out now but I still feel that for me it is the best looking, because it is retro and it does not try and be all flash like for example the new Xbox 360 controllers. I just feel that it goes over the top to look space aged for Gods sake just keep it simple that what I think anyway.


Is the game pad/joystick a dying technology?

I personally think the game pad is not at all a dying technology. With the new wireless controllers just emerging I feel that this technology will be used for many more years to come, because it has just been introduced. But with companies trying to put their own stamps on the way that game pads are used then I think it wont be long before a new technology or interface will be developed, but I feel that is in the very distant future.