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Release of the Magnavox Odyssey
This is the first ever video game console that was made. It encourages and inspired other companies to make something similar. This console was small and portable so you could take it anywhere and play. -
PAC man
PAC-man is another arcade game. You play as a yellow circle character who is trying to complete the maze around him without getting eaten by ghosts. It was a very popular addicting game. -
The release of donkey kong
Donkey Kong is an arcade game. You basically play as an ape and try to get through levels. -
Mario
The original Mario was created. It was an addicting game. From the music down to the levels that you have to pass. Families loved this classic game. -
Tetris
This game was created for the gameboy. It is addicting and help lose track of time. This game is just where you stack up the blocks that comedown in weird shapes. Did you know that the shapes in Tetris have a name? -
Gameboy
It is a small hand held battery operated console. It was the third best selling product. Making this the first portable console without it having to be plugged into the wall. -
Play station 2
The play station 2 is the best selling console of all time. This console was a key point in the new age of technology. Ps2 was the first console with a dvd drive and had storage to keep things. -
Xbox live
In 2002 Xbox launched a monthly subscription to be able to play online. At the time a lot of parents just bought their kids this subscription. It makes it easy to play with everyone. -
Xbox 360
One of the best consoles ever. It has a sensory bar that captures your whole body. Meaning you don’t need to use the remote all the time. It was a stepping stone console. -
WII
My favorite, the wii. A console that was made with two sensory remotes that catch your arm movements. This was fun when we played just dance.