Choose Your Weapon: The Exhibition

The temporary exhibition Choose Your Weapon at the Video Games Museum invites visitors on a dynamic journey through the history and evolution of video game controllers.

From the first simple joysticks to modern gamepads and experimental control devices, the exhibition highlights the enduring role controllers have played in shaping the gameplay experience and the cultural impact of gaming.

Through specially designed installations, authentic artifacts, and interactive displays, visitors explore the technological evolution of control devices and discover tributes to the most iconic controllers of each era. The exhibition sheds light on how ergonomics, innovation, and design influenced not only the way we play, but also how we perceive video games as a cultural medium.


Within the framework of Choose Your Weapon, visitors have the opportunity to try authentic controllers from different generations and play games that marked key moments in gaming history. From the iconic Atari joystick of the 1970s to contemporary console controllers such as those of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, each station highlights the unique contribution of every era to the evolution of video games.

The exhibition is designed to offer a hands-on, experiential approach, allowing visitors to directly experience the technical and aesthetic changes in control devices over time. Interactive stations combine play and education, presenting the technological innovations that transformed controllers into symbols of modern digital culture.

For those who wish to continue the experience beyond the museum, selected exhibition-related items and memorabilia are available through the official Video Games Museum eshop.

The temporary exhibition Choose Your Weapon is addressed to visitors of all ages and offers a comprehensive, interactive, and educational experience, revealing the importance of the tools that have shaped the way we play, learn, and live video games.