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First game system
Nintendo Entertainment System, the first home system, was released. -
Super Mario Bros. Released
One of the most popular franchises of all time takes off.
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The Legend of Zelda Released
The most legendary role playing game of all time would be born.
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Madden Released
The franchise that owns the professional football gaming industry, Madden is born.
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Game Boy Released
The worlds first handheld gaming system is made.
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Solitaire
Microsoft creates Sollitaire for the computer.
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First PlayStation
Sony brings the PlayStation to America.
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Nintendo 64!
The notorious Nintendo 64 is released in the United States
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First Perfect Score in PacMan
In 1999, he achieved the Holy Grail of arcade gaming, executing the first-ever perfect game on Pac-Man. The feat requires navigating 256 boards, or levels, and eating every single possible pellet, fruit, and ghost, for the highest score of 3,333,360, all without dying once. -
PlayStation 2 Released
Sony releases the PlayStation 2 as is sells out over night.
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Nintendo DS Released
Nintendo releases the first touch screen gaming device.
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Wii Sports breaks record
With over 40 million units sold, Nintendo's Wii Sports becomes the best-selling video game of all time. The previous record holder was another Nintendo game: Super Mario Bros.
