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How Technology has changed the way we play
Video Games
Menu VectrexAtari 5200Arcadia 2001ColecovisionNintendo Entertainm
ent System(NES)Atari 2600 JuniorSega Master System(
SMS)Sega Genesis
Super Nintendo
Sony PlayStationSega DreamcastSony PlayStation 2Nintendo Game CubeMicrosoft X-BoxMicrosoft X-Box 360Sony PlayStation 3Nintendo Wii
Vectrex
Developed by General Consumer Electric Released in 1982 –discontinued 1984Retailed for $199.008-bit video game console, monitor includedThis system utilized vector graphics
Atari 5200
Created by AtariReleased in 1982- Discontinued in 1984Technologically superior but cost efficientSystem included 4 controllersIncluded function keys: Start, Pause, Reset
Arcadia 2001
Created by EmersonReleased in 1982 / discontinued 1 ½ laterSmall cartridge-based systemControllers came with
Numeric keypadJoystick with 2 side buttons
Colecovision
Released in Aug 1982Coleco’s 3rd generation video game consoleArcade like graphics and controllersOffered 2 new concepts
Hardware system expansion Played games from other gaming systems
Nintendo Entertainment System(NES)
Released in America 1985Designed by Masayuki VemuraChanged the video game industry
Atari 2600 Junior
Re-released as the Junior in 1986Retailed for $49.99Small in size and targeted younger gamersGame difficulty switch located on the back
Sega Master System(SMS)
Released in 1986Played cartridges and Sega CardsSuperior to the NES because
It had better graphicsHigher quality sound
Sega Genesis
Released in 1989Used 3rd party developers to improve systemOffered quality arcade conversionsProvided awesome sports gamesIntroduced Sonic the Hedgehog as Mascot in 1991
Super Nintendo
Released in 1991Retailed for $200.00Nintendo’s 2nd home consoleBest-selling 16 bit consoleIntroduced advanced graphics and sound capabilities
Sony PlayStation
Released in 1995Retailed for $299.9932-bit CD ROM based home video gameStunning 3D computer graphicsRealistic game-playing experience
Sega Dreamcast
Released in 1999Sold 500,000 units in 2 weeks1st console to include built-in modem
For Internet SupportOnline gaming
Sony PlayStation 2
Released in 2000Difficult start due to manufacturing delaysDemand made it almost impossible to findHad some of the best-selling games#1 console in the video game market
Nintendo Game Cube
Released 2001Was a geometric shape cubeUses a unique storage mediumDisc capacity 1.5 GBColors available were Indigo, Platinum and Black
Microsoft X-Box
Released 2001Microsoft’s 1st independent venture2002 Xbox Live online gaming service became availableAllowed users to play with other subscribersAble to download new content for games
Microsoft X-Box 360
Released 2005Accessories included
Wireless controllerHeadsetEthernet cable
Offered 2 configurations types
PlayStation 3
Released in 200620 GB $499/60 GB $599The primary media is Blue-Ray DiscCan play DVD’s and CD’sAdded a update process 2007 released a 80GB model
Nintendo Wii
Released in 2006Wireless motion-sensitive remote controllersBuilt-in Wi-Fi capabilityOnline network allows you to:
Download new and classic games Stream TV episodes and movies via Netflix Ability to surf the Internet
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The EndPresented by Candice Davis
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Works Citedhttp://www.playstationmuseum.com/Features/
History/History1995.htmhttp://www.thegameconsole.com/videogames
01.htmhttp://www.gameconsolesedu.info/PS3.phphttp://www.ps3-consoles.co.uk/ps3_history.ph
phttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-sellin
g_video_game_consoleshttp://www.thegameconsole.com/