The History of Video Games

The Odyssey is Created

Nov 22, 1972

The Odyssey, a video game by Magnovox is created and released in the Autumn of 1972.

Atari

Nov 22, 1975

Wikipedia Page Atari's pong is the first game to be sold for the Atari in 1975.

Playstation

Sep 9, 1995

Playstation Sony releases the first Playstation console.

N64

Sep 29, 1996

Wikipedia pageNintendo releases the Nintendo 64 which is still loved by many people today.

Sega Dreamcast

Sep 9, 1999

Sega releases their video game system Dreamcast.

Microsoft's Xbox

Nov 15, 2001

Microsoft, usually known for its computers, releases the first version of the Xbox console

Xbox 360

Nov 22, 2005

Microsoft releases the second version of the original Xbox, the Xbox 360.

Nintendo Wii

Nov 19, 2006

Nintendo's Wii is released. The Wii uses cutting edge technology to get players up and moving with the game.

Kinect

Nov 4, 2010

Microsoft releases the Kinect, the first gaming system to use sensors so there are no controllers required.