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Ralph H. Baer is born
Baer is considered the "father of video games" as he was the first to present the idea of "interactive television." His Idea was rejected as his superiors thought it wouldn't work in the market. -
The Brown Box is created
Ralph Baer creates the first-ever gaming console to exist. The first game created was a table tennis game The Ping Pong Arcade Game -
The Magnavox Odyssey is released in North America
The Magnavox Odyssey was created by Magnavox. It used Baer's Brown Box as a blueprint for its final design. -
Pong is released by Atari
Pong became a statement of the video game industry. Atari took inspiration from a table tennis game on the Magnavox Odyssey. -
The first Second Generation Console is released
Fairchild Semiconductor releases the Fairchild Channel F. By 1997, 250,000 Fairchild Channel F's were sold. -
Atari Releases the Atari 2600
The Atari 2600 was easily one of the most popular second generation consoles. The Atari 2600 had the additional features of a keypad and driving controller. It also included the all-time favorite game: Pac-Man. -
Magnavox Odyssey 2 is released
With the success of the Magnavox Odyssey 2, Magnovox continued the series with various technical upgrades. -
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The Video Game Crash of 1983
Due to market saturation and a growing interest in personal computers, the video game market suffered immensely. Total revenues formerly around 3.2 billion USD in 1983 fell to about 100 million USD by 1985. This effectively ended the second generation of gaming consoles. -
Third Generation consoles come to market
SEGA releases the first third gen console known as the SG-1000. Although the console did well, it did suffer because of the Video Game Crash of 1983. -
Tetris is created
The world's best selling game to ever exist, Tetris, is invented by Russian programmer Alexey Pajitnov. -
Nintendo joins the market
Nintendo releases the Family Computer/Nintendo Entertainment System. Although originally a card game manufacturer, Nintendo became interested in the gaming industry after a successful joint venture with Sony Corporation to create the Nintendo Beam Gun Game. -
Atari makes a comeback
After the Video Game Crash of 1983, Atari came back to the market strong with the Atari 7800 including the top selling game Pole Position II. -
The First 4th Generation console is released
NEC releases the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 beginning a new generation of consoles -
Sonic becomes the official mascot of SEGA
Sonic was SEGA's response to Nintendo's Mario character. Sonic replaced their old character Alex Kidd. -
The first Kirby game
Kirby is a small, pink character with the ability to morph into the enemy he swallows and gain their powers. The first game featuring the character was Kirby's Dream Land -
Nintendo releases the Super NES
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was an attempt by Nintendo to regain shares in the video game industry. After their big hit NES, the super NES was made to revive the brand. -
The arrival of fifth generation consoles
The 3DO Interactive Multiplayer was the first of these systems. -
The addition of the Atari Jaguar
Atari tries to recapture the gaming industry, releasing its Atari Jaguar. Trying to compete with numerous other consoles. This console also debuted the hit game Alien Vs. Predator. -
Sony Entertainment Releases the PS1
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Sixth Generation Consoles Arrive
Some of the more recognizable consoles and brands come to play in the sixth generation of consoles. The first of these consoles was the SEGA Dreamcast. -
The PS2 is released
The PS2, being the next console in the Play Station series, was made by SONY and discontinued in the year 2013
. First person shooters were becoming very popular. -
The XBOX is released by Microsoft
One of the most well known consoles to exist started by Microsoft had the best selling game Halo 2. -
Nintendo releases the Game Cube
The Game Cube was a very popular console made by Nintendo. It featured the best selling game Super Smash Bros Melee. -
7th Generation Consoles arrive
The first of these consoles was the XBOX 360. The best selling game on the XBOX 360 was Grand Theft Auto V. -
Release of Playstation 3
SONY had massive success with the PS2 and would then release the PS3. -
The Wii is released
The Wii, made by Nintendo, introduced motion controllers to the market. This console had two best selling games; Wii Sports and Mario Kart Wii -
The 8th Generation of consoles begins
Nintendo releases the Wii U, an improved Wii with the edition of a tablet part that allows special games exclusive to it at the time to be released. -
PlayStation 4 is released
The PS4 is the latest edition of the PS series. It is the first console to introduce VR capability. The PSVR is expensive, but still makes an immense amount of money for the company.
Top Sellers for PS4
GTAV
COD WWII
COD BO3
Top VR Games
The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim VR
PlayStation VR Worlds
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XBOX One is released
The XBOX One is currently Microsoft's biggest gaming console.
The top three selling games for XBOX One are GTAV, COD WWII, and COD BO3
The later version of the console. the XBOX One X, showcased improved graphics and connection, as well as 4k compatibility. -
Nintendo Switch Released
The Switch was released to provide a response to the new PS$ and XBOX ONE consoles.
