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PS2
The PlayStation 2 (PS2) invented by Sony Interactive Entertainment, it allowed for DVDs to be played as well as game disks, making it more of an entertainment console than a game console. Many consumers bought the PS2 for its DVD player alone, since the PS2 was cheaper than stand-alone DVD players. Over more than ten years in active production, the PlayStation 2 has sold more than a hundred and fifty million units, making it one of the most successful game systems ever released. -
Xbox
The Xbox (originally DirectX Box) invented by Jonathan "Seamus" Blackley, used standard PC parts, including a built-in hard drive. The Xbox was hailed for its high-quality graphics. Graphics acceleration was provided by an nVidia-Microsoft co-designed Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) which gave the Xbox the high-performance graphics usually associated with much more powerful processors. -
Nintendo Ds
The Nintendo DS was invented by Hiroshi Yamauchi and was a significant departure from previous handheld gaming devices. It featured a unique dual-screen design, with the bottom screen being a touchscreen. This innovative feature allowed for new forms of gameplay and interaction, opening possibilities for touch-based controls, stylus input, and dual-screen experiences. -
Xbox 360
Xbox 360 was invented by Microsoft, as the first console and forerunner of the “next-generation” of hardware, the 360 launched with a much-improved Xbox Live online service and high-definition support (although games are encoded on regular DVDs). The 360 is also known for launching with different retail options - Elite, Core, Premium and Arcade. -
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo's Wii game system was invented by Shigeru Miyamoto and Genyo Takeda. The console merely introduces new ways of interacting with game systems. The Wii Remote combined advanced gesture recognition into gaming, using accelerometer and optical sensor technologies to interact with the user. These advances allowed for games to incorporate a wide range of player physical movements. The Wii console also allowed access to online services providing games, news, and entertainment offerings.