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The Magnavox Odyssey
Also known as “The Brown Box”, developers at Sanders Associates, Inc., led by Ralph Baer created the first multi program video game console made to play on a television. -
Atari vcs 2600
It’s release in North America made an impact in video game consoles as this allowed users to play a variety of games due to the cartridge based system built into the console -
Intellivision
With the rise of the game consoles, Mattel Electronics invented the Intellivision as a direct competitor to other consoles. Its audio effects and graphics gave users a better experience when playing games like golf, poker, or black jack. -
Nintendo Entertainment System
As a redesigned version from 1983, Nintendo released an at home gaming system that grew popularity from games like Super Mario Bros, Zelda, Donkey Kong, etc. -
Sega Genesis
Shifting away as an arcade manufacturer, Sega released an at home console as a rival towards Nintendo. This system gained its popularity through Like Sonic the HedgeHog and Mortal Kombat. -
PlayStation
Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, the CD console allowed more possibilities for user to play games that had 3D graphics. This took on the gaming world with games like Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, and Gran Turismo -
Nintendo GameCube
This was Nintendo's first console that used optical discs and had an additional link cable that allowed users to connect another handheld device called a Gameboy. -
Xbox
Microsoft released xbox and its xbox live feature allowed players to compete online. Games like Halo, Max Payne, and Grand Theft Auto helped gain popularity for this new console. -
Nintendo Wii
As Nintendo's 5th released gaming system, this console came with wireless controllers that had gesture recognition supporting online and digital/application games Wii provided. -
Xbox One X
The most recent manufactured Xbox console offers more features and graphics that support 4k video while playing. Current games that have helped continue the popularity of Xbox are games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, NBA 2K19, Madden NFL 18, and Halo Wars 2. -
Nintendo Switch
With the continuation of producing new consoles, Nintendo has produced a handheld system that can also be used on a TV. This also comes with two clip-in controllers allowing gameres to more flexibility when playing. -
PlayStation 5
The newly revised console offers 4k Blu-ray content for players to digitally download games. Manufacturers provide a CD option but the marketing teams are trying to gear gamers to download their games into the system itself.