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Computer space
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space invadours
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arties Pong
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telstar
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space invadours
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Pacman is released in Japan, to be played on a micro home computer.
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Nintendo release their first computer, and Mario is released at the same time.
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Nintendo release the NES
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First hand held machine from Nintendo, called "Game Boy". Tetris is produced for the Game Boy in Russia.
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Sega releases the Sega Genesis
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Sonic is produced by Sega in response to Nintendo's Mario.
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Sony releases the Playstation in Japan
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Nintendo releases the Nintendo 64
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Dreamcast - 128 bit processor - is released in the UK.
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Playstation 2 is released.
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In September, Nintendo releases the Gamecube
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In November, Microsoft enters the console market with the Xbox. Halo is released at launch, boosting sales.
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Nintendo releases the Nintendo DS, a portable system with two screens, one of which can be used as a touch screen.
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Microsoft unveils the XBox 360, a console system to be released in November 2005. Sony and Nintendo's competing console systems are planned for release in 2006.
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Nintendo releases the Wii, a gaming system that lets gamers use the controller in revolutionary ways, such as swinging it like a tennis racket, holding and tilting it like a steering wheel, and more.
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Sony also debuts the Playstation 3, a very sophisticated and expensive game system.
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Nintendo releases Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii. It continues the adventures of Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach as they face their old foe Bowser.
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Grand Theft Auto 4 breaks sales records its first week after gamers bought more than 6 million copies.
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The Wii Fit is launched, adding even more incentive for gamers of all ages to get up and move!
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With over 40 million units sold, Nintendo's Wii Sports becomes the best-selling video game of all time. The previous record holder was another Nintendo game: Super Mario Bros