Nintendo Game Boy Camera (1998)
With a price tag of $90, when the Game Boy Camera accessory was released in 1998, it was destined to become the first digital camera for millions of kids around the world. Although it couldn’t compete against standalone digital cameras of the time when it came to specs, the 2-bit, 0.001434MP Game Boy Camera perfectly balanced affordability, usability, and entertainment through Game Boy software that allowed for basic edits and other fun interactive activities with the digital photos it captured. In a way, it was the precursor to how we use the cameras and images we snap on our smartphones today, although sharing photos with friends was a lot harder back in 1998.
