Computer History Timeslines

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  • Magnavox Odyssey

    Magnavox Odyssey
    The first ever commercial home gaming console available in 1972. It lasted about 3 years because it was $100(599 in 2019).Not much is known about this console but we do know yo could play Simon Says
  • Atari 2600

    Atari 2600
    The Atari 2600 was another home gaming console to come out around that expect it was actually popular with kids and it cost $199($822.77 in 2019).
  • Nintendo Entertainment System

    Nintendo Entertainment System
    The Nintendo Entertainment System was an 8-Bit Home Gaming Console and one of the most famous and was worth about $179($427.07 in 2019). It lasted about 10 years in North America but it lasted 20 years in Japan.
  • Atari 7800

    Atari 7800
    The Atari 7800 was released in May 1986 by Atari Corporation. It cost about $140($320 in 2019). It could play the same games as Atari 2600.
  • Sega Genesis

    Sega Genesis
    The Sega Genesis was the 16-bit Home Gaming Console released by Sega. It cost about $200($ 416.98). It was the third console that Sega released.
  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System

    Super Nintendo Entertainment System
    The Super Nintendo Entertainment System was one of the most popular consoles at the time. It cost about $199($373.66 in 2019) and many recognize it. It was home to a lot of classic games like Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario World, Super Mario Cart, and many more.
  • PlayStation

    PlayStation
    The PlayStation was one of the first Home Gaming Consoles to Have 3-D Graphics. It was an achievement of technology. But the problem the price $299.99($503.46 in 2019). One it's most popular american games was Crash Bandicoot.
  • Nintendo 64

    Nintendo 64
    The Nintendo 64 was the first Nintendo console to have 3-D graphics. It also cost $199($325.70 in 2019). It's most popular game was Super Mario 64.
  • PlayStation 2

    PlayStation 2
    The PS2 was the second generation of console the SONY produced. It also had a built-in DVD player, could connect to the internet. It cost about $299.99(about $447.82 in 2019). It's best-Selling games was GTA San Andreas, GTA Vic City, Final Fantasy X, GTA III, God of War, Final Fantasy XII, MGS2 Sons of liberty, and Spiderman.
  • Xbox

    Xbox
    Xbox was the first console that Microsoft produced. It cost $299.99(about $433.15 in 2019). The Best-Selling games that Xbox had was Halo 2, Halo: Combat Evolved, Fable, Counter Strike, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Madden NFL 2005, and Call of Duty 2: Big Red One.
  • GameCube

    GameCube
    The Nintendo GameCube fourth console that Nintendo produced. It also used optical discs. It cost $199.99(about $288.76 in 2019). The Best-Selling games are Super Smash Bros. Melee, Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Metroid Prime, Mario Party 4, Resident Evil 2.