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Vectrex Sony PlayStation
Atari 5200 Sega Dreamcast
Arcadia 2001 Sony PlayStation 2
Colecovision Nintendo Game Cube
Nintendo Entertainment Microsoft X-Box
System(NES) Microsoft X-Box 360
Atari 2600 Junior Sony PlayStation 3
Sega Master System(SMS) Nintendo Wii
Sega Genesis
Super Nintendo
3. Vectrex
Developed by General Consumer Electric
Released in 1982 –discontinued 1984
Retailed for $199.00
8-bit video game console, monitor included
This system utilized vector graphics
4. Atari 5200
Created by Atari
Released in 1982- Discontinued in 1984
Technologically superior but cost efficient
System included 4 controllers
Included function keys: Start, Pause, Reset
5. Arcadia 2001
Created by Emerson
Released in 1982 / discontinued 1 ½ later
Small cartridge-based system
Controllers came with
Numeric keypad
Joystick with 2 side buttons
6. Colecovision
Released in Aug 1982
Coleco’s 3rd generation video game console
Arcade like graphics and controllers
Offered 2 new concepts
Hardware system expansion
Played games from other gaming systems
8. Atari 2600 Junior
Re-released as the Junior in 1986
Retailed for $49.99
Small in size and targeted younger gamers
Game difficulty switch located on the back
9. Sega Master System(SMS)
Released in 1986
Played cartridges and Sega Cards
Superior to the NES because
It had better graphics
Higher quality sound
10. Sega Genesis
Released in 1989
Used 3rd party developers to improve system
Offered quality arcade conversions
Provided awesome sports games
Introduced Sonic the Hedgehog as Mascot in 1991
11. Super Nintendo
Released in 1991
Retailed for $200.00
Nintendo’s 2nd home console
Best-selling 16 bit console
Introduced advanced graphics and sound capabilities
12. Sony PlayStation
Released in 1995
Retailed for $299.99
32-bit CD ROM based home video game
Stunning 3D computer graphics
Realistic game-playing experience
13. Sega Dreamcast
Released in 1999
Sold 500,000 units in 2 weeks
1st console to include built-in modem
For Internet Support
Online gaming
14. Sony PlayStation 2
Released in 2000
Difficult start due to manufacturing delays
Demand made it almost impossible to find
Had some of the best-selling games
#1 console in the video game market
15. Nintendo Game Cube
Released 2001
Was a geometric shape cube
Uses a unique storage medium
Disc capacity 1.5 GB
Colors available were Indigo, Platinum and Black
16. Microsoft X-Box
Released 2001
Microsoft’s 1st independent venture
2002 Xbox Live online gaming service became available
Allowed users to play with other subscribers
Able to download new content for games
17. Microsoft X-Box 360
Released 2005
Accessories included
Wireless controller
Headset
Ethernet cable
Offered 2 configurations types
18. PlayStation 3
Released in 2006
20 GB $499/60 GB $599
The primary media is Blue-Ray Disc
Can play DVD’s and CD’s
Added a update process
2007 released a 80GB model
19. Nintendo Wii
Released in 2006
Wireless motion-sensitive remote controllers
Built-in Wi-Fi capability
Online network allows you to:
Download new and classic games
Stream TV episodes and movies via Netflix
Ability to surf the Internet
20. Consoles Sold
Units Sold in Millions
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The system even offered built in games such as AsteroidsSold high-quality game
This system was very similar to an Atari 400 computer minus the keyboard1st automatic TV switch box allowing you the ability to go switch between regular TV and the game.
They dropped the price to $99/unit because it wasn’t selling well due to a lack of 3rd party development
1st system to feature Nintendo’s game “Donkey Kong”System ordered 170 games on plug-in cartridges
This system was released first in Japan and after the 1st year it was met with some concerns. Such as freezing, programming errors and unreliable.They worked on the motherboard to correct issues.
Packaged included: 1 controller, RF switch and a power code
Sega’s marketing campaign usedthe slogan, “Genesis does what Nintendon’t”
Nintendo maintained exclusive control over it’s games and it’s games maintained a strict censorship policy
Produced games such as Toshinden, Twisted Metal and Warhawk
The Dreamcast had 200,000 units pre-ordered Sega was ultimately was unable to fulfill all advance orders
The game is in such a high demand that some people took to EBay and other internet sites and paid 2 to 5 times their retail price.Had very strong 3rd party support.
Disc read from outermost edge going inward to prevent piracy but like all things they was cracked.
Marketing was geared towards everyone. They was a system that had a games for everyone and even the whole family.
These are based on the consoles that were listed on this presentation