Back when these handhelds dominated the market, kids could only dream about portable computers with graphics as amazing as those found in 80's arcade racing hit Pole Position.
The 1970's were a very big decade for product design. Many products took a big leap forward, as wood-grain plastics really took off for the first time. The look of the 1970's is the most popular look when designers attempt to create "retro" interpretations of modern devices. Which of these modern gadgets would you most like to see re-imagined in 1970's styling?
Sony shook up the industry in its usual fashion, by bridging the gap between media player and video game console. The PlayStation One doubled as a CD player is much the same way as the PS3 doubles as a Blu-Ray player.
