My first retro games console

My First Retro Games Console

If I remember it correctly, my very first console was the Vtech V Smile.It was a toss up between that and the ps2-but considering the ps2 was my Dads and I was the one using it, I decided to go for one that I actually owned myself. This console was...Something. Originally being made for kids-the graphics were actually great for its time and everything moves pretty fluently, there was actually a variety of different games too.

So what Specs did the Vtech V smile have?

Well, considering it wasn't very popular-I can't really find much of what was inside. But I did find a few things about it-the Table below shows as much.

Manafacturer	Vtech
Product Family	V.Smile
type	Video Game Console
Generation	Sixth Generation Era
Release date	August 4 2004
Media	Rom Cartridge
CPU	SunPlus SPG2xx
Storage	Flash Memory on ROM cartridge
Controller Input	Up to 2 V.Smile controllers, optional keyboard/mouse, graphics tablet, and dance pad available
Successor	v.flash

I think the fact that I liked these games so much was because they were targeting children and obviously, when I played the Dora The Explorer game I was around 6. The console is great for ages 1-8, but not best for anyone above that age, since I guess the games can be a bit boring. There were other games than just the Dora The Explorer game (I mean clearly not as good) Like the winnie the pooh Platform game, The cinderella strategy game, and the Lion King adventure game. I only had a few games, and being a kid with an extremely short attention-they were good enough just by themselves; they were very entertaining for little kids!

Link to the playthrough of the best vtech game on the system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JAtXSRFtHY&t=191s

So what Games console am I using now?

Currently, i’m not using a console as I use PC. However, the last console I used is the wii U around a month ago; I was binging the new Zelda game on that, as unfortunately I don’t have a Nintendo Switch (;-;)

And I have to say, the layout is great, it has an easy and simple interface with the choices of colours being black or white-not to mention the games and specs are pretty neat too.

As you can imagine, this console is pretty different to the Vtech V Smile-Yes Nintendo devices are sometimes intended for younger audiences, but that’s not their soul purpose. The Wii u also has wireless controllers, wifi connections, Multiplayer online-things that the vtech didn’t have-As Well as there being An online Social media run by nintendo. Well...at least at one point. That’s a downside to the wii U-there is outdated software on the console. For example Miiverse-the online social platform-shut down in late November. Instead of removing the feature all together, the features are still evident such as ‘post to miiverse’ or ‘share avatar to miiverse’-however when clicked on it just comes up with an error code.

Either way, on the Wii U there are a lot of games to choose from. Some people may not agree, but one of my favourite games on that console is Bayonetta 2. The art style in that game is beautiful, the design is outstanding-and the graphics are great. With an interactive, complicated and interesting storyline, the game is captivating.

So what is actually inside the Wii U?

The table below lists the specs:)

Manafacturer	nintendo
Product Family	wii
type	Video Game console
Generation	Eighth generation
Release date	US / CA: November 18, 2012 MEX / SA: November 29, 2012 EU / AU: November 30, 2012 JP: December 8, 2012 BR: November 26, 201
Media	Physical and digital
CPU	1.24 GHz Tri-Core IBM PowerPC "Espresso"
Storage	Internal flash memory: 8 GB (Basic Set) / 32 GB (Deluxe Set) SD/SDHC card
Controller Input	wireless
Successor	Nintendo switch