Game & Watch

The Game & Watch series represents an iconic line of handheld electronic games developed by Nintendo between 1980 and 1991. Designed by the visionary Gunpei Yokoi, these innovative devices ingeniously combined a digital clock with a simple electronic game. The first model, Ball, launched in 1980, marked the beginning of a revolution in the field of portable entertainment. Over the years, the range diversified with models such as the Silver, the Gold, the Wide Screen, and the Vertical Multi Screen, each bringing technical and gameplay improvements. The Game & Watch introduced major innovations, including the first directional pad controller, which has since become an industry standard. With over 43 million units sold, this series not only laid the foundations of the portable gaming market, but also played a crucial role in Nintendo's rise to global video game prominence. Today, the Game & Watch collection counts 64 different models, testifying to the richness and diversity of this historic series. The legacy of the Game & Watch lives on, inspiring the creation of new commemorative editions that blend nostalgia and modern technology.