The wireless Atari 2600 controller
Today, every console comes with a wireless gamepad. But that wasn’t always the case, and you’d be mistaken for thinking the first wireless controllers didn’t appear until the Xbox or GameCube era.
The good ‘ole NES had several from third parties, but credit for the very first example goes to Atari. Back in 1983, the American console king released bulky wireless controllers that sported a 20-foot range and were powered by a 9-volt battery. Surprisingly, they worked pretty well!
