And yet, you feel like you've only experienced half of what these games truly have to offer. In the very early days, systems like Pong and the Nintendo Famicom even had two controllers built right into the machine. And what a sweet little market it is. It's common practice in the industry today to sell game hardware at as low a price as possible, thus making little or no profit, or even taking a minor loss. By selling lots of cheap consoles, a game company can look forward to even greater profits when their customers begin buying software.
Peripherals are the one exception to that rule.
So when you start feeling the desire for some multiplayer action on your favorite console, the gaming industry is more than happy to cater to your needs. But depending on whether or you live in Japan or America, the service that you'll get is a little bit different. In America, buying a new peripheral means options. Deciding on a new controller to buy can take as much thought as getting a new game. There are lots of variables to consider, all depending on the type of gamer you are and the type of play experience you're looking to get.