Nintendo Hardware Picture Quiz
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In the last four decades, Nintendo has produced some of the most ubiquitous and iconic video game hardware and peripherals on the planet. Even if you don't have a stash of retro consoles and peripheral goodies tucked away somewhere, Nintendo's range of home and handheld consoles and the games and accessories that went along with them are instantly recognisable to millions of us. Any self-respecting gamer knows the ins and outs of a Super Nintendo or a Wiimote, right?

We thought we'd put your Nintendo hardware knowledge to the test (again) with this little visual quiz. Below you'll find a series of close-up shots and zoomed-in pics of famous Nintendo hardware and peripheral gadgets. There are twenty multiple choice questions to test yourself against — how many can you identify?

We'll start with an easy one...

Can You Name All This Nintendo Hardware?
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The answer is Game Boy.

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Yes, it's the rubbery 'Start' button to the right of the 'Select' button on an original DMG-001 Game Boy.

We enjoy the jaunty angle they're both sitting at. We don't enjoy how our makeshift macro photography shows up all the fibrous strands and dust particles on the button. Eww. We promise we cleaned everything before snapping these shots!

Onwards!

Results

You scored x out of 20.

  • 0-6: Might as well close up early
  • 7-13: Close, but not quite up
  • 14-20: You're ready for your close-up

So, how did you do? Feel free to challenge friends and family, and try out our other quizzes if you're after more video gaming brain-teasers:

Also, one piece of advice — never take close-ups of your gaming hardware unless you want to be disgusted by the accumulated dust and detritus collected on even the cleanest item in your collection!