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Magnavox Odyssey
the first commercial home video game console. -
Telstar
The Telstar is a series of video game consoles produced by Coleco from 1976 to 1978 -
Color TV-Game
it was created by Nintendo and sold only in Japan. -
Atari 2600
The 2600 was typically bundled with two joystick controllers, a conjoined pair of paddle controllers, and a game cartridge, initially Combat and later Pac-Man. -
Vectrex
the Vectrex has an integrated vector monitor which displays vector graphics. -
Nintendo Entertainment System
the console was redesigned for both the North American and Japanese markets as part of the final Nintendo-released bundle package. -
SG-1000
the SG-1000 was released on the same day that Nintendo released the Family Computer. -
ColecoVision
The ColecoVision offered a closer experience to more powerful arcade game systems compared to competitors such as the Atari 2600. -
Action Max
The Action Max system requires the player to also have a VCR, as the console does not have a way to play the requisite VHS tapes itself. -
Sega Genesis
The Genesis was Sega's third console and the successor to the Master System. -
TurboDuo
the TurboDuo can read Compact Disc Digital Audio and CD+G discs. -
Sega Saturn
The Saturn has a dual-CPU architecture and eight processors. Its games are in CD-ROM format, and its game library contains several arcade ports as well as original titles. -
Virtual Boy
Despite its popularity, the rental system proved harmful to the Virtual Boy's long-term success, allowing gamers to see just how un-immersive the console was. -
Nintendo 64
The Nintendo 64 was first sold in North America on September 26, 1996, despite having been advertised for the 29th. -
SNS-101
The SNS-101 model was a lighter and more compact redesign of the original SNS-001 model of the SNES -
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is the best-selling video game console in history, selling over 155 million units, 150 million confirmed by Sony in 2011. -
Game Boy Advance
The Game Boy Advance was designed in a "landscape" form factor, putting the buttons to the sides of the device instead of below the screen. -
GameCube
Contemporary reception of the GameCube was generally positive: Some praised the console's extensive software library and high-quality games, while others criticize its exterior design and lack of features. -
Xbox
Microsoft launched Xbox Live, a fee-based online gaming service that enabled subscribers to download new content and connect with other players through a broadband connection. -
Nintendo DS
the Nintendo DS was marketed as an experimental, "third pillar" in Nintendo's console lineup, meant to complement the Game Boy Advance and GameCube. -
Xbox 360
which was expanded from its previous iteration on the original Xbox and received regular updates during the console's lifetime -
PlayStation 3
It was the first console to use Blu-ray Disc as its primary storage medium. -
Wii
the console broke the sales record for a single month in the United States. -
Nintendo 3DS
The handheld offers new features such as the StreetPass and SpotPass tag modes, powered by Nintendo Network; augmented reality, using its 3D cameras; and Virtual Console, which allows owners to download and play games originally released on older video game systems. -
PlayStation Vita
The original model of the handheld, the PCH-1000 series includes two analog sticks, a 5-inch (130 mm) OLED multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, and supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and optional 3G -
PlayStation 4
including the ability to play games off the console on PlayStation Vita and supported Sony Xperia mobile devices ("Remote Play"), the ability to stream gameplay online, or to friends with the ability for them to control gameplay remotely ("Share Play"). -
Xbox One
Microsoft also marketed the device as an "all-in-one entertainment system", also making it a competitor to other digital media players, such as the Apple TV and Google TV platforms. -
Wii U
The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to support high-definition graphics. The system's primary controller is the Wii U GamePad, which features an embedded touchscreen.
