| The Tiger game.com was a handheld video game console released in 1997 by Tiger Electronics. It was designed as a multimedia-capable gaming device that aimed to compete with the Nintendo Game Boy by offering advanced features such as a touchscreen, built-in PDA functions, and the ability to connect to a modem for limited internet access. It was the first handheld console to include a touchscreen and stylus input. The device featured a monochrome non-backlit LCD screen, stereo sound with headphone support, and two cartridge slots for simultaneous access to multiple games. It also included built-in applications like a calculator, address book, and calendar, targeting an older audience than typical handheld consoles. Despite its innovative ambitions, the game.com suffered from major limitations, including a sluggish screen refresh rate, poor display visibility, and a lackluster game library. Notable titles included Resident Evil 2, Sonic Jam, and Lights Out, but many of the licensed games were poorly adapted to the platform’s hardware. The game.com was a commercial failure and discontinued by 2000. However, it holds a unique place in gaming history for its early implementation of features—such as touchscreen control and internet connectivity |
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