This is a quick video on the topic of product design and how video game controllers have evolved over the years. In this video I focus on Sega and Microsoft controllers as they appear to stem from the same family (Note the Microsoft logo on the front of your Dreamcast). I look at how the design has evolved and developed from one console generation to the next. From the very basic 2 button Master System controller right up to the current generation wireless Xbox 360 controller.<br /><br />**Note to all Sony/Nintendo/Vectrex fanboys**<br />This is a video about Sega and Microsoft peripherals and the product design history specific to these companies products. <br />Other manufacturers products are not relevant here. But why you ask? Well, I am not looking at who invented what or who introduced which feature into the console market first. I am only looking at Sega and Microsoft's design choices from one generation to the next. I am not saying who or what (if any) external influence affected their design choices.<br />Product design, branding and marketing are topics I personally find very interesting. I collect peripherals from all the manufacturers and for most consoles, both old and new. I am NOT a fanboy. Maybe in future I'll make a video about Sony or Nintendo controller evolution.<br /><br />**Note to all internet experts**<br />I didn't forget the Mega Drive six button controller. I know it exists! I own a few variations of the 6 button Mega Drive controller. Unfortunately I didn't have an official Sega controller to hand at the time of making this vid so decided to omit it and keep the video more streamlined. This goes for the SG-1000 controller, Master System Control Stick, Mega Drive Mega Fire and any other official variant of a standard controller (with the exception of the 3D Saturn controller).<br />The button in the middle of a 360 controller is called the Guide button.<br />The smaller Saturn controller was the original controller for the system. The Saturn came out in Japan before NA and this is the controller it shipped with.<br />The Duke (big fat Xbox original controller) was the original Xbox Controller. The Xbox came out in NA before Japan and this was the controller it shipped with.<br /><br />Unfortunately I've had to switch comments to approve only. This is because some people believe it is acceptable to flame bait, troll and post abusive/rude remarks. I'm really sorry if you have a genuine comment to make as it might take a little while for it to show up. <br /><br />Thanks for watching!
