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pong was released
this was the first real video game.this game was the one that paved the way for the rest of video game history. it was simple but that was gamebreaking at the time -
gamboy, fist handheld console
the gameboy. the first handheld console released by a major company. shaped the way for handheld consoles for the entire world -
Doom
the first FPS to ever be released. it was a very bloody game especially for its time. to this day it is still known as one of the bloodiest games ever. -
ESRB rating system
this sytem was a way to know what wa in the game befor you bought it. it let you know if there was blood , guts, etc.. this is still what we use to this day. -
PS2
this was the best selling console of all time. it was iconic because it was the first console to introduce online play. it is also known for its very loud startup sound -
first microsoft console
the original XBOX was released. it was the best console of its time (statistically). it was also one of the more popular consoles at the time. -
Gamecube
this was Nintendo's first console to use a DVD instead of a cartridge. they finally switched to DVD's .they were the first to use normal sized DVD's . -
Xbox Live
this was the first real online system. it allowed people to buy online content without having to leave your house. it also allowed you to add friends, and chat , and play with them on your xbox. -
Wii
the first console to use motion controls. it was the most family friendly console to be released. it was also the last nintendo console to have a lot of third party AAA games -
xbox one and ps4
these consoles were the start of a new generation . these really shaped the way we play video games or ever. these consoles were the consoles that really nocked nintendo down to where they almost had to shut down.