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The original invention of the video game remote controller, known as the paddle, debuted with the arcade game "Pong." It transformed into a wired device for home consoles, leading to significant advancements. Key improvements include the joystick, directional pad (d-pad), trigger buttons, and various power options. Engineering disciplines such as electrical and mechanical engineering are crucial for development, as they ensure functionality and design. The video game remote controller has played a vital role in popularizing gaming, an activity enjoyed by millions worldwide.
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By Kirby Walker The video game remote controller
The first video game remote controller • The original invention of the video game remote controller was called a paddle. It was a device that was built in to the arcade unit for the arcade game “Pong”. But it was later converted to a wired device when this game was released on home consoles.
Improvements • Many improvements have been made to the original remote control these improvements include • The Joystick • The Directional pad (d-pad) • Trigger buttons • Rechargeable and disposable battery power • And the all around shape of game remotes from past, present, and future
Required disciplines of engineering • The most important disciplines of engineering needed to develop this product is electrical and mechanical engineering. Electrical engineering is essential because this product cannot functtion at all without a power source flowing through the device or unit. And mechanical engineering is needed to design the whole remote itself.
Effect on society • The video game remote controller is required to play video games or use the game system. Playing video games has become a worldwide activity loved by millions of people across the world.
Resources list www.videogameconsolelibrary.com www.stanford.edu videogamegeek.com
