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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