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First generation
InformationThe first generation of video game consoles -
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Second Generation
InformationThe second generation of video game consoles -
Atari 2600
original sourceOriginally called the Atari VCS, this console sold over 30,000,000 copies. -
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Third generation
InfoThe third generation of video game consoles -
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
Original SourceThe first gaming console released by Nintendo. This was the first console that Super Mario Bros. was released on, and was originally callled the "Famicon", which was short for family computer. -
Sega Master System (SMS)
Original SourceA gaming console released by Sega, which was not called the Sega Master System when first released. It was called the Sega System, or in some countries just the Sega. -
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Fourth Generation
Information The fourth generation of video game consoles. -
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
More Info The better version of the NES that had games such as Mario Kart, Super Mario World, and the original StarFox. -
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Fifth Generation
InformationThe fifth generation of video game consoles. -
Sony Playstation
Original SourcePart of the fifth generation of video game consoles, the Sony Playstation was made by a group of developers who had never created a console before. -
Nintendo 64 (N64)
Original SourceWas the only true 64-bit system and produced some of the highest rated games such as Super Mario 64, Super Smash Bros., Star Fox 64, Mario Kart 64, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Golden Eye 007. -
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Sixth Generation
InformationThe Sixth Generation of vidoe game consoles. -
Nintendo Gamecube
Original SourceA Nintendo video game console, often referred to as just "Gamecube", even though it is not actualkly a cube. Also, if a Gamecube was airtight, it would float on water. -
Xbox
Original SourceOriginally called the DirectX Box, this gaming console was developed by Microsoft, a huge computer company that had been asked to make a gaming console for years. -
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Seventh Generation
More InfoThe seventh generation of video game consoles. -
Xbox 360
Original SourceThe second gaming console released by Microsoft this gaming console has over 70 million copies sold. This console allowed a total of four-players and online content. -
Sony Playstation 3 (PS3)
Original SourceThe Playstation 3 was a gaming coonsole release on November 11th, 2006, it was meant to be globally released then but it was delayed untl March. -
Nintendo Wii
Original SourceA gaming console created by Nintendo, the name used during development was Revolution, but they instead chose Wii because it is easy to pronounce in any language. -
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Eigth Generation
More InfoThe eigth generation of video game consoles. -
Wii U
Original SourceAn improved version of the Wii, now it includes a gamepad and many new features. -
Sony Playstation 4 (PS4)
Original SourceThis gaming console was built to compete with the released xbox One, in a console war between Sony and Microsoft. -
Xbox One
Original SourceThis gaming console allows you to adjust mprivacy setting, play online or offline, and allows you to communicate with your friends through Xbox Live.
