What is wonderswan?

The WonderSwan is a handheld game console released by Bandai in Japan. Here's some key information:

  • Release: The original WonderSwan was released in 1999.

  • Creator: It was conceived by Gunpei Yokoi, the famed designer of the Game Boy, through his company Koto Laboratory, before his death in 1997. This makes the WonderSwan's origins particularly noteworthy.

  • Successors: The original monochrome WonderSwan was followed by the WonderSwan Color in 2000 and the SwanCrystal in 2002.

  • Features: One distinctive feature was its ability to be played in both portrait and landscape modes, allowing for different control schemes depending on the game.

  • Games: While not as commercially successful as the Game Boy, the WonderSwan had a decent library of games, including some notable titles from popular franchises. Some well-known games were part of the Final Fantasy and Dragon Ball series.

  • Market Position: It was mainly released and marketed in Japan. It aimed to compete with Nintendo's Game Boy line by offering a lower price point.

  • Technical Specs: The original WonderSwan was a monochrome handheld powered by a 16-bit NEC V30 MZ processor. Later models offered color screens.