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1st generation game consoles begin with Magnavox odyssey
The first actual game console system was developeed by Ralph Baer. it started in production in 1966 and became a working prototype in 1968, code named "The Brown Box". it only was released in the USA in 1972. -
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Time line of game consoles
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Second generation game consoles begin using 8-bit
The remarkable success of Pong has electronic companies jumping onto the bandwagon with their own console systems, many of which are simply clones of Pong. In response, Atari introduces the Atari 2600, an advanced cartridge based console that brings 8-bit versions of arcade and original games to living rooms. This begins the Second Generation of Classic Video Games, -
3rd generation game consoles begin the RPG era
The third generation saw many of the first console role-playing video games (RPGs). Editing and censorship of video games was often used in localizing Japanese games to North America. During this time, many of the most famous video game franchises of all time were founded. Some examples are Super Mario Bros., Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda, Dragon Quest, Metroid, Mega Man, Metal Gear,Castlevania Phantasy Star, Megami Tensei, Ninja Gaiden, and Bomberman. -
Fourth generation brings update to the popular NES
Following the success of the NES in the third generation, nintendo decided to bring out an update to the console, the SNES which kickstarted the fourth generation of gaming. -
Fifth generation starts handheld era
The fifth generation saw the release of the Nintendo 64 which played 32-bit and 3-D style games. The fifth generation also saw the creation of handheld gaming -
Sixth generation begins.
The sixth generation era really defined the system wars with Nintendo brining out their successor, the Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft bringing out their first console, the Xbox and Sony bringing out the PS2. -
Seventh generation starts
The seventh generation saw the first HD gaming on consoles with Sony with built in Blu-Ray and Microsoft with HDMI cables as a substitute for AV cables. this era continued up until late 2012. -
Eighth generation begins
The eighth generation is were we are now, at the pinnacle of gaming with nintendo starting it off with the Wii U, a very unique games console with a screen in its controller. the succesors for Sony and Microsoft are expected in 2014 codenamed ORBIS and Durango.
