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History of Video Game Consoles

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Sep 19, 2008 4:36 AM

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Sep 18, 2008

Http://ps3.ign.com/articles/636/636848p1.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_WII http://www.vgescape.com/

Nintendo Wii

Nov 18, 2006

The Wii had a new form of playing. The Wii remote could be used as a pointer, a sword, and a gun. It is the last major selling console to date.

Playstation 3

Nov 16, 2006

It was Sony's 3rd home videogame console. It was the first wireless controller that detected movement. It comes in two different models (20 GB and 60 GB).

Xbox 360

Nov 24, 2005

The Xbox 360 was the second console released by Microsoft. The Xbox 360 has the highest attach rate at 7.5, that means after people get the Xbox 360 the have an average of 7.5 games.

Playstation 2

Oct 25, 2000

The Playstation 2 is the best selling console to date. People spent over $1000 to get one. The Playstation 2 didn't focus much on online play.

Nintendo 64

Sep 28, 1996

It was Nintendo's 3rd home video game console. The 64 stands for its 64 bit processor. It was also the first console to have a controller with an analog stick.

Atari Jaguar

Nov 17, 1993

The Atari Jaguar was the last video game console sold by Atari. It had many hit games such as Tempest 2000 and Alien v. Predator.

Super Nintendo Entertainment System

Aug 12, 1991

Super Nintendo was Nintendo's second home console released. They focused more on gameplay than graphics. Nowadays, the system would've cost $210.

Sega Genesis

Aug 13, 1989

Sega Genesis was the system to release Sonic the Hedgehog, a very memorable character in today's history.

Atari 7800

May 1986

The Atari 7800 was created to replace the Atari 5200 on tho compete against Sega and Nintendo products.

Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Oct 14, 1985

In Japan, the NES was the best selling system. It had two controller ports and was the first system to sell with bundle packs.

Magnavox Odyssey

Oct 1971

It was the world's first video game console. It was released in Fall of 1972. Ralph Baer created it and had the first prototype in 1968.

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