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Magnavox Odyssey
The Magnavox Odyssey came out in 1972 and it sold for $100~(roughly $600 today). You were only able to play one game, and it was pong -
Atari 2600
The atari was the longest selling console from 1977-1990. This was the first console that offered color if your television had color. -
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
In its first year the NES was only sold in Japan but it sold over 2.5 million units. The NES debuted many instant classics in the gaming indusrty including "The Legend of Zelda", "Super Mario Bros", and "Final Fantasy". -
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
The SNES was the first 16 bit gaming console that offered advanced graphics for the time. This console offered games that gave a 3D effect which was unheard of for the generation. -
PlayStation
The PlayStation changed the game with a hard CD's for games. -
PlayStation 2
The PS2 was a huge hit in the gaming community selling 155 million units. The PS2 also included a built in DVD player allowing people to have two devices in one. -
Xbox
Xbox the gaming market was a bold move for Microsoft and a good move. Although they may not have sold as many units as the PS2 they definitely got put on the map -
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 was the king of its generation selling 84 million units. Microsoft remolded the controller this time around making it far more comfortable than any other conroller -
PlayStation 3
When the PS3 was released it was the most powerful gaming system ever designed. The PS3 offered a wireless controller and motion sensing abilities that people loved -
Wii
The Nintendo Wii was their first big hit since the release of the Gameboy Advanced. The Wii offered something that other consoles lacked, the ability to track movements and to play games based off of motions -
PlayStation 4
With the release of the PS4 it started the beginning of the eight generation. The PS4 offered massively improved graphics and the ability to stream and play in 4K -
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo switch offered you to take your console on the go with you which people went crazy over. The Switch also offered you to take off the joysticks and use them as controllers and other fun things -
Google Stadia
The Google Stadia is a new console coming out in November 2019. This console will offer you to play from any device because all of your games will be stored in Googles cloud. -
PlayStation 5
The PS5 is planned to release in November of 2020. The PS5 will also offer 8K resolution and it will offer 3D audio and improved speed. -
Xbox 2
The Xbox 2 also known as "Project Scarlet" is planned to release in late 2020. This console with offer never before seen 8K.
