The Color TV Game series includes five different pieces of hardware, each one with a Different game. Color TV Game systems did not have interchangeable cartridges.
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) (1985)
The Nintendo Entertainment System, an 8-bit system. It was one of Nintendo's largest successes. The NES has interchangeable cartridges. There were two variations of this which were the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and the Nintendo 64 (N64).
Nintendo WII (2006)
The Wii featured motion controls, a new online system and improved graphics. The graphical change wasn't nearly as dramatic as previous console transitions. There is one variation of the WII which is the Wii mini.
Nintendo WII U (2012)
The Nintendo Wii U has a new gamepad with a 6.2" screen. It also has an NFC game chip used to scan Amiibo.
Nintendo Switch (2017)
The Nintendo Switch is a new hybrid of home and portable gaming systems. It is 4" by 9.4". It has two controllers that attach to the sides of the screen.
Game Boy (1989)
It was the first portable console with interchangeable game cartridges. It ran on 4 AA batteries and could last for 30 hours. There were many other variations Including the Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Light, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advanced, Game Boy Advanced SP, and the Game Boy Micro.
Game Boy Advanced SP (2003)
It was the first Game Boy to have a clamshell design. It featured better graphics than the original Game Boy. The system's game compatibility is identical to the Game Boy Advance's.
Nintendo DS (NDS) (2004)
The NDS featured two screens, the bottom one being touch screen. The system has enhanced graphics. It was able to play Game Boy Advanced games. There were many different variations of the NDS including the Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo DSI, and the Nintendo DSI XL.
Nintendo 3DS (2012)
The 3DS can create 3D graphics without glasses. It also has a portable MII maker and streetpass. It was the first portable console that featured a joystick. There were many variations of the Nintendo 3DS including the Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and the New Nintendo 2DS XL.
Nintendo 2DS (2013)
A redesign of the Nintendo 3DS. It lacks the 3D switch to put in 3D mode. It has a tablet like design instead of a clamshell. Because of the tablet design it has a sleep switch because it can not close. There is only one variation of the 2DS which is the New Nintendo 2DS XL.
