Game Consoles

First Generation

The Magnavox Odyssey, released in 1972, was the world’s first commercial home video game console, developed by Ralph H. Baer and Magnavox. This revolutionary console used analog technology and played...

Third Generation

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is a third-generation home video game console released by Nintendo in 1983 in Japan as the Famicom and later in 1985 in North America. The NES played a pivotal...

Fifth Generation

The Nintendo 64 (N64) is a fifth-generation home video game console released by Nintendo in 1996. Named for its 64-bit processor, the N64 was a technological leap forward, offering 3D graphics and adv...

Second Generation

Fourth Generation

The Sega Mega Drive, known as the Sega Genesis in North America, is a 16-bit home video game console released in 1988. Celebrated for its sleek design and fast performance, it delivered iconic games l...

Fourth Generation

The Mega-CD, known as the Sega CD in North America, was an add-on for the Sega Mega Drive, released in 1991 in Japan and later in other regions. It introduced CD-ROM technology to the console, offerin...

Third Generation

The Sega Master System, released in 1985 (1986 in North America), was Sega's entry into the 8-bit console market, designed to compete with the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Featuring advanced g...

Third Generation

The Sega Mark III is a third-generation video game console released by Sega in Japan in 1985 as the successor to the SG-1000 and SG-1000 II. Designed as a competitor to the Nintendo Famicom, the Mark...

Fourth Generation

The Atari Lynx, released in 1989, was a revolutionary handheld gaming console and the first to feature a color LCD screen, setting it apart from competitors like the Nintendo Game Boy. Co-developed by...

Fifth Generation

The Atari Jaguar CD, released in 1995, is a CD-ROM add-on for the Atari Jaguar console that aimed to enhance gaming experiences with larger-capacity media and improved audio-visual capabilities. Desig...

Fifth Generation

The Atari Jaguar, released in 1993, was a 5th-generation video game console that aimed to bring cutting-edge graphics and gameplay to the home gaming market. Powered by a custom 64-bit architecture, t...

Second Generation

The Mattel Intellivision, released in 1979, was a groundbreaking second-generation video game console known for its advanced graphics and sound capabilities. It was the first system to challenge Atari...