Game Consoles

Seventh Generation

The Nintendo Wii, released in 2006, was a revolutionary gaming console that introduced motion-controlled gaming to the mainstream. Its innovative Wii Remote (or Wiimote) allowed players to physically...

Fifth Generation

The Nintendo Virtual Boy is a unique and short-lived console released by Nintendo in 1995. It was marketed as the first portable system capable of displaying stereoscopic 3D graphics. The Virtual Boy...

Second Generation

Fourth Generation

The TurboGrafx-16, the North American version of NEC’s PC Engine, was released in 1989. It was the first console of its generation, boasting an 8-bit CPU paired with a 16-bit graphics processor, deliv...

Fourth Generation

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), released in 1990 in Japan and 1991 in North America, is a 16-bit home video game console developed by Nintendo. Known for its advanced graphics and soun...

Third Generation

The Sega SG-1000 is Sega's first home video game console, launched in Japan on July 15, 1983. As part of the third generation of consoles, it was released alongside Nintendo's Famicom. The SG-1000 fea...

Fourth Generation

The Sega CD, also known as the Mega-CD in some regions, was an add-on for the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) console, released in 1991 in Japan and 1992 in North America. It expanded the Genesis' capabilit...

Fifth Generation

The Sega Saturn is a fifth-generation video game console developed by Sega, released in 1994 in Japan and 1995 in North America and Europe. Renowned for its powerful hardware, the Saturn featured dual...

Sixth Generation

The PlayStation 2, released in 2000, is one of the most successful home video game consoles in history. With its DVD playback capability and extensive library of games—from groundbreaking titles like...

Fifth Generation

The Sony PlayStation, often referred to as the PS1, launched in 1994 and revolutionized the gaming industry by popularizing CD-based media and immersive 3D visuals. Its extensive library featured icon...

Fourth Generation

The PC Engine, known as the TurboGrafx-16 in North America, was a home video game console developed by NEC Home Electronics and released in 1987 in Japan. It featured an innovative design with a compa...

Second Generation

The Magnavox Odyssey², released in 1978, was a second-generation video game console that built on the legacy of the original Odyssey. Manufactured by Magnavox/Philips, it featured a full alphanumeric...