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TECHONOLOGY HISTORY
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Atari 2600 (VCS)
The Atari 2600 was the first successful video game. The price was $199. -
Nintendo NES
Became the bestselling game console in japan by the end of 1985. -
Sega Genisis
This console was superior to the NES but failed to leave an impression in the U.S. markets. -
Sony PlayStation
Sony wanted to make a CD-ROM add-on to the NES called the PlayStation -
Sony PlayStation 2
PS2 had a difficult start due to production issues. The PS2 was a popular item, even sold at 5 times its original price by retail sellers. -
Nintendo Game Cube
Unveiled during Space world 2000. The Game Cube came in many different colors. It is shaped similar to a geometrical cube. -
Microsoft X-Box
The X-Box was Microsoft’s first independent video game console. In November 2002 Microsoft released X-Box live exclusive for broadband users. -
Microsoft X-Box 360
The X-Box 360 is Microsoft’s newest game console. It was officially unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005. -
Nintendo PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3s were being sold on eBay for more than $2300 USD. Reports on violence, there was even a case of drive-by shooting with BB Guns! -
Nintendo Wii
Wii was originally known by the codename “Revolution”
The Wii broke the record for best-selling console in a single month