10 Video Game Accessories EVERYONE Owned (Until They Didn't)

As video games put more emphasis on multiplayer, companies realised there was money to be made Although early consoles could only manage two people playing simultaneously, all that changed when a Multitap was released for the NES, allowing two additional controllers to be used.

When Hudson Soft realised the potential in four-player gameplay in their Bomberman series, they oversaw the creation of the Super Multitap for the SNES. Shortly after, Sega jumped on the bandwagon, creating J-Carts for the Mega Drive, enabling four-player gameplay in titles like Micro Machines and Super Skidmarks.

For every new generation of gaming, the Multitap's capability seemed to grow. By buying specific controllers, Sega Saturn games could have up to 12 players at once!

Because systems now rely on wireless controllers, you'd think it would be easier than ever to enhance the local multiplayer experience. However, things have gone in the opposite direction.

The PS3 could support seven controllers and yet, the PS4 went down to four. Sadly, most modern gaming companies don't focus on local multiplayer whatsoever, choosing to highlight online instead. Even though the internet allows gameplay among dozens of players at once, there are few gaming experiences more rewarding than playing with some friends in the same room.