Evolution of Video Games
Here's a great video clip of still shots detailing the evolution of video games systems, starting from 'Spacewar' games and systems like, Magnavox Odyssey - Coleco Telstar - Atari, Nintendo TV console, through several more Atari models to the Nintendo NES and Sega systems...
There are some great shots of the first gameboy models and top loading, side-loading, front-loading and all kinds of consoles, too.
This video is about 7 minutes long. The audio selection sounds very much like one of the old stand-up arcade game soundtracks, but I haven't tracked down information to confirm this yet. Maybe you will recognize where the audio comes from.
Evolution of Video Games
Prehistoric Fun!
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First Game Systems
From First to the Latest Video Game Systems: A Rundown Of The Evolution of Video Game Consoles
Playing with video game systems is one of the most popular forms of entertainment around today, and this has been the case ever since game consoles were first developed. With the advancement in graphics and sound technology, you will see that video games today can really take you inside the game itself and makes you feel as if you were actually the character you are playing.
Before all the state-of-the-art, realistic, 'real-time' graphics and sound effects that you see in today’s latest video game systems, games had much more basic, simple graphics. In its time, however, a game with sound and simple graphics was considered totally state-of-the-art! This basic stuff was too good to be true in its day, and was very exciting!
You should realize that the evolution of video game systems is actually quite amazing in that the differences and astounding improvements have taken place in a mere 30 years or so, from beginnings to where we are now. Thanks to the advancement in communications, graphics, and also sound technology, many video games today offer first class entertainment (not to mention education and other benefits).
The very first video games system that appeared on the market was a coin operated arcade video game created by Nutting Associates. This game was called Computer Space. It was invented in 1970 and is considered to be the very beginning of the evolution of video games.
The next company to release a video game system was Magnavox in 1972. Magnavox named their system, The Odyssey 100 Video Game System. Unlike the Computer Space arcade video game, the Odyssey 100 was playable from home! The system apparatus could be attached to a standard television, bringing gaming conveniently right into our living rooms. This feature allowed everyone to play video games right at home, amid the comforts of home and with various family members. Video games were suddently available as a family activity once The Odyssey 100 Video Game System became available. Consequently, almost 100,000 units of the system were sold for 100 dollars each.
During the same year that Magnavox released Odyssey 100 video game systems, Atari also released Pong coin-operated arcade video game system.
In 1976 Atari released the Breakout arcade video game. During its lifetime, 15,000 units of this arcade video game were sold. In this same year, Fairchild Camera and Instruments of California introduced Channel F home video game system. This was the very first system that used plug-in cartridges for games. Another feature of this game was that it utilized color and sound through a TV connection.
In 1977, Atari released the Atari Video Computer System (VCS). Later, this unit was named the Atari 2600. This video game system developed by Atari also used plug-in cartridges, had color graphics and sound through a TV connection.
In 1978, Taito introduced the Space Invaders arcade video game in Japan. This arcade video game sold over 350,000 units world-wide throughout its lifetime.
In 1981 Nintendo released the Donkey Kong arcade video game in the US. And, in 1985 Nintendo released their version of home video game console called the Nintendo Entertainment System. This video game console is still considered to be the best selling video game console of all time.
During this time, Nintendo slowly resurrected the video game industry and, very plainly, initiated a huge video game craze.
Between 1985 and 1995, a lot of video game systems were released. Between these years, Nintendo Game Boy video game systems, Sega Genesis, NEC Home Entertainment TurboGrafx, Lynx, Super Family Computer, Panasonic REAL 3DO, Sega Saturn, Super Nintendo, and Sony PlayStation were all released.
As you can see, the video game industry has evolved very fast. Graphics technology were becoming more and more real that violence, even during the late 80's. Blood and gore have been integrated into many games and this isn't always an attractive thing for many gamers, but luckily, the presence of unwanted gore also initiated a need for a censorship and ratings board. Because of blood and gore integrated with some of the games, the ESRB was created to rate the games that are being released.
Because of the competition in production and distribution of gamings systems, really, only 3 major video game companies have survived in the video game industry today. These 3 major players are Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. These 3 companies are still developing the latest video game systems.
Starting out with crude and simple graphics and sounds, people have developed amazing video games in just a short period of time. If you try and imagine the future, you will see that the video game systems that you play with today will just even get better and better.
Video games today are even equipped with modems to let them connect to the internet and play with other people from all over the world. So, the next time you buy another latest video game system, try to imagine what it was like during the first release of the video game systems.
Above all else - just KEEP PLAYING!! Inevitably, more games are on the way, more consoles, systems, etc. The next games will be more real, harder, require more skill, gameplay will be faster, and boy, if you don't keep playing, you'll be left in the dust.
Evolution is still in progress!
The Evolution of Video Game Consoles
Playing with video game systems is one of the most popular forms of entertainment around today, and this has been the case ever since game consoles were first developed. With the advancement in graphics and sound technology, you will see that video games today can really take you inside the game itself and makes you feel as if you were actually the character you are playing.
Before all the state-of-the-art, realistic, 'real-time' graphics and sound effects that you see in today’s latest video game systems, games had much more basic, simple graphics. In its time, however, a game with sound and simple graphics was considered totally state-of-the-art! This basic stuff was too good to be true in its day, and was very exciting!
You should realize that the evolution of video game systems is actually quite amazing in that the differences and astounding improvements have taken place in a mere 30 years or so, from beginnings to where we are now. Thanks to the advancement in communications, graphics, and also sound technology, many video games today offer first class entertainment (not to mention education and other benefits).
The very first video games system that appeared on the market was a coin operated arcade video game created by Nutting Associates. This game was called Computer Space. It was invented in 1970 and is considered to be the very beginning of the evolution of video games.
The next company to release a video game system was Magnavox in 1972. Magnavox named their system, The Odyssey 100 Video Game System. Unlike the Computer Space arcade video game, the Odyssey 100 was playable from home! The system apparatus could be attached to a standard television, bringing gaming conveniently right into our living rooms. This feature allowed everyone to play video games right at home, amid the comforts of home and with various family members. Video games were suddently available as a family activity once The Odyssey 100 Video Game System became available. Consequently, almost 100,000 units of the system were sold for 100 dollars each.
During the same year that Magnavox released Odyssey 100 video game systems, Atari also released Pong coin-operated arcade video game system.
In 1976 Atari released the Breakout arcade video game. During its lifetime, 15,000 units of this arcade video game were sold. In this same year, Fairchild Camera and Instruments of California introduced Channel F home video game system. This was the very first system that used plug-in cartridges for games. Another feature of this game was that it utilized color and sound through a TV connection.
In 1977, Atari released the Atari Video Computer System (VCS). Later, this unit was named the Atari 2600. This video game system developed by Atari also used plug-in cartridges, had color graphics and sound through a TV connection.
In 1978, Taito introduced the Space Invaders arcade video game in Japan. This arcade video game sold over 350,000 units world-wide throughout its lifetime.
In 1981 Nintendo released the Donkey Kong arcade video game in the US. And, in 1985 Nintendo released their version of home video game console called the Nintendo Entertainment System. This video game console is still considered to be the best selling video game console of all time.
During this time, Nintendo slowly resurrected the video game industry and, very plainly, initiated a huge video game craze.
Between 1985 and 1995, a lot of video game systems were released. Between these years, Nintendo Game Boy video game systems, Sega Genesis, NEC Home Entertainment TurboGrafx, Lynx, Super Family Computer, Panasonic REAL 3DO, Sega Saturn, Super Nintendo, and Sony PlayStation were all released.
As you can see, the video game industry has evolved very fast. Graphics technology were becoming more and more real that violence, even during the late 80's. Blood and gore have been integrated into many games and this isn't always an attractive thing for many gamers, but luckily, the presence of unwanted gore also initiated a need for a censorship and ratings board. Because of blood and gore integrated with some of the games, the ESRB was created to rate the games that are being released.
Because of the competition in production and distribution of gamings systems, really, only 3 major video game companies have survived in the video game industry today. These 3 major players are Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. These 3 companies are still developing the latest video game systems.
Starting out with crude and simple graphics and sounds, people have developed amazing video games in just a short period of time. If you try and imagine the future, you will see that the video game systems that you play with today will just even get better and better.
Video games today are even equipped with modems to let them connect to the internet and play with other people from all over the world. So, the next time you buy another latest video game system, try to imagine what it was like during the first release of the video game systems.
Above all else - just KEEP PLAYING!! Inevitably, more games are on the way, more consoles, systems, etc. The next games will be more real, harder, require more skill, gameplay will be faster, and boy, if you don't keep playing, you'll be left in the dust.
Evolution is still in progress!
The Evolution of Video Game Consoles
Famous Games Systems
An Introductory to the Famous Game Systems in the US and Around the World
This is obviously just an 'intro' to gaming systems, as there are literally too many to list in a short space, but here is an attempt to chat about some of the more important, notable, and current ones.
According to one survey of a major console manufacturer, 1 of every 4 household owns a product made by the former (Xbox). That number does not include the households that own other makes of video gaming systems (Play Station, Nintendo, etc).
Video game systems are also called consoles. These gadgets are hardware where the video games are read and actually played. Consoles can be best described as the terminal where video games are converted into software and are actually transmitted to a monitor. Consoles are extraordinary boxes powered by alternating or direct current. These consoles come out in different sizes, forms and color depending on the manufacturer. There are consoles that are exclusively made for a certain game or game make. The controls, maybe a joystick or a gun, of a console is different from the other. This is why not all games can be played in a certain console.
Every console make and manufacturer can easily become famous especially if the said console make can read many games. Gamers would actually look for the gadget that can cater not just to one or three games but as many as possible. For a manufacturer, to be famous means to be innovative. People would normally grab things which are new to them. So to make the product sell, makers must put new features and other innovations in the product.
There are so many consoles available nowadays. And its manufacturers keep on developing new consoles every now and then to stay ahead in the market. The US is one of the world’s largest video game enthusiast countries and they are the fastest innovators. Here are three most famous video game systems in the US:
• MICROSOFT XBOX – this console is made by Microsoft Company. The first console Microsoft released is the Xbox. The Xbox is a desktop style console that has lower memory and specs as compared to its successor. Four years after, Microsoft then introduced Xbox 360 in the market. This is a tower console that can read even PC games. This contains a 3.2 GHz processor with a memory of 512MB. It has the highest hard drive memory for a video game console which is 20 GB. XBOX 360 can be used for online gaming. With the high technology and specifications Microsoft infused with their console, better graphics can be used by game developers to make the game more realistic.
• SONY PLAYSTATION – this console or videogame system was made by Sony Company. There are already many versions of consoles that Sony has made. It all Started with the PS 1. Originally, PS 1 is a console that reads computer games stored in a disc. PS also uses a memory card which stores level, scores etc. The most anticipated version of Play Station is the PS 2 in 2001. It is basically a remake of the PS 1 but with several improvements. The latest released console by Sony is the PSP, or the Play Station Portable. It is a hand held DC powered console. Sony has this new console ready to be released this year. This console is considered to be the seventh generation video game system that Sony has made. This will be released on November 11 in Japan and on 17 in North America. Basically, PS3 is the successor of PS2 that was hugely successful.
• NINTENDO GAMECUBE and WII– this is the latest release of Nintendo. Like its first video game systems, GameCube also uses its original game pad. After Family Computer, Nintendo never stopped improving their home consoles even when they arrived at an amazing console tagged as GameCube. Nintendo, like any other console maker, never stops discovering new things and making new consoles. This November, Nintendo is going to release their newest console; Nintendo Wii. It can comparably be leveled to Microsoft’s Xbox360 and Sony’s PS3. Nintendo Wii is only 8.5 inches long and 6 inches wide and the thickness of this console is only about 2 inches. One of its newedt innovations is a nunchuk looking wireless game pads.
There are still so many video game systems that are sprouting out and making their own name in the industry. As the demands of the gamers keep on leveling up, makers also strive hard to produce video game systems that does not just sell well but become famous with most gamers.
Famous Game Systems in the US and Around the World
This is obviously just an 'intro' to gaming systems, as there are literally too many to list in a short space, but here is an attempt to chat about some of the more important, notable, and current ones.
According to one survey of a major console manufacturer, 1 of every 4 household owns a product made by the former (Xbox). That number does not include the households that own other makes of video gaming systems (Play Station, Nintendo, etc).
Video game systems are also called consoles. These gadgets are hardware where the video games are read and actually played. Consoles can be best described as the terminal where video games are converted into software and are actually transmitted to a monitor. Consoles are extraordinary boxes powered by alternating or direct current. These consoles come out in different sizes, forms and color depending on the manufacturer. There are consoles that are exclusively made for a certain game or game make. The controls, maybe a joystick or a gun, of a console is different from the other. This is why not all games can be played in a certain console.
Every console make and manufacturer can easily become famous especially if the said console make can read many games. Gamers would actually look for the gadget that can cater not just to one or three games but as many as possible. For a manufacturer, to be famous means to be innovative. People would normally grab things which are new to them. So to make the product sell, makers must put new features and other innovations in the product.
There are so many consoles available nowadays. And its manufacturers keep on developing new consoles every now and then to stay ahead in the market. The US is one of the world’s largest video game enthusiast countries and they are the fastest innovators. Here are three most famous video game systems in the US:
• MICROSOFT XBOX – this console is made by Microsoft Company. The first console Microsoft released is the Xbox. The Xbox is a desktop style console that has lower memory and specs as compared to its successor. Four years after, Microsoft then introduced Xbox 360 in the market. This is a tower console that can read even PC games. This contains a 3.2 GHz processor with a memory of 512MB. It has the highest hard drive memory for a video game console which is 20 GB. XBOX 360 can be used for online gaming. With the high technology and specifications Microsoft infused with their console, better graphics can be used by game developers to make the game more realistic.
• SONY PLAYSTATION – this console or videogame system was made by Sony Company. There are already many versions of consoles that Sony has made. It all Started with the PS 1. Originally, PS 1 is a console that reads computer games stored in a disc. PS also uses a memory card which stores level, scores etc. The most anticipated version of Play Station is the PS 2 in 2001. It is basically a remake of the PS 1 but with several improvements. The latest released console by Sony is the PSP, or the Play Station Portable. It is a hand held DC powered console. Sony has this new console ready to be released this year. This console is considered to be the seventh generation video game system that Sony has made. This will be released on November 11 in Japan and on 17 in North America. Basically, PS3 is the successor of PS2 that was hugely successful.
• NINTENDO GAMECUBE and WII– this is the latest release of Nintendo. Like its first video game systems, GameCube also uses its original game pad. After Family Computer, Nintendo never stopped improving their home consoles even when they arrived at an amazing console tagged as GameCube. Nintendo, like any other console maker, never stops discovering new things and making new consoles. This November, Nintendo is going to release their newest console; Nintendo Wii. It can comparably be leveled to Microsoft’s Xbox360 and Sony’s PS3. Nintendo Wii is only 8.5 inches long and 6 inches wide and the thickness of this console is only about 2 inches. One of its newedt innovations is a nunchuk looking wireless game pads.
There are still so many video game systems that are sprouting out and making their own name in the industry. As the demands of the gamers keep on leveling up, makers also strive hard to produce video game systems that does not just sell well but become famous with most gamers.
Famous Game Systems in the US and Around the World
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Finding a Video Game System
Finding the Best Video Game System
Technology never ceases to amaze everyone with the great developments being done every single day. The expansion of technology is far beyond the ability pf the mind to imagine.
Comparing the past decade to now, there are a lot of developments and improvements in terms of technology, that would have seemed impossible then. Before, cellular phones existed only for the sake of communication, but today these tools can even be used for other things like photo capturing, music playing, voice recording, etc.
The most anticipated invention that was ever invented by kids and kids at heart is the video game. There are also so many versions of games that can be found in the market. The desire of the people to have something to do during leisure time prompted other people to conceptualize and finally invent indoor electronic games. Video game keeps on innovating and its peripherals and other devices used in these games are also being developed and improved as time goes by.
Video game systems are the hardware devices that are being used to play the games. Video games systems are also known as video game consoles. Consoles, basically, are compatible with any other game that manufacturers come up to widen their market. However, because of the heavy demand of consumers in the market, console makers and software or game programmers tie up to come up with a perfect combination for their products to sell. There are consoles though that is universal in the sense that it can play at least all programmed games available in the market.
In the past years, plenty of game system developers introduced their own video game systems. These systems have different specifications and have unique abilities in the aspect of computer gaming. Plus, every maker has their own distinct abilities and design that they apply to their product.
Because of this enormity of factors to consider, gamers and consumers are left with only one question in their mind: What will I buy? And what is the best for me? For many, these questions are so hard to answer especially if they do not have enough idea of the video game systems available. So, answering these kinds of questions does not just require asking or talking to other people but as well as having your own personal research.
There are considerations to take in choosing the best video game console for you. A game console can never be regarded as the best by any other person except by yourself. Products like video game systems are not directly related to what you want and what you are satisfied with and not by what they can give you, although the specification of a certain device is a big factor for your satisfaction. To help you in choosing the best video game, here are some things to do in finding and choosing the best video game system:
• Know what you want first. As stated above, what satisfies you is something that only you can answer. The video game system that you must choose must be something you like and according to how you know your self and your desires, and not just because it is something that your friend has. Your friend might have different expectations in a video game system but it helps if you see theirs first to know if you like it.
• Take the endeavor seriously. Choosing a video game system is just like choosing what car you would want to drive. Check everything, whether your prospect video game system can really give you the best output, like in the audio, the resolution of the video, the game pad, etc.
• Search for video game consoles in the Internet. There are plenty of product makers that post their products on the Internet.
• Consider those video game systems that are made by known console makers around the world. This will not just give you the best quality there is, but it can also help you adjust whenever these companies make improvements with their products. In gaming, compatibility is an important factor to consider.
• Think about what other things would you like your video game system to do for you. Does it offer add-on peripherals? Game pads must also be comfortable to handle.
Best video game systems can be made best only if your expectations are fully met. Choosing such a device is primarily dependent on characteristics that your video game system must possess.
Finding the Best Video Game System
Technology never ceases to amaze everyone with the great developments being done every single day. The expansion of technology is far beyond the ability pf the mind to imagine.
Comparing the past decade to now, there are a lot of developments and improvements in terms of technology, that would have seemed impossible then. Before, cellular phones existed only for the sake of communication, but today these tools can even be used for other things like photo capturing, music playing, voice recording, etc.
The most anticipated invention that was ever invented by kids and kids at heart is the video game. There are also so many versions of games that can be found in the market. The desire of the people to have something to do during leisure time prompted other people to conceptualize and finally invent indoor electronic games. Video game keeps on innovating and its peripherals and other devices used in these games are also being developed and improved as time goes by.
Video game systems are the hardware devices that are being used to play the games. Video games systems are also known as video game consoles. Consoles, basically, are compatible with any other game that manufacturers come up to widen their market. However, because of the heavy demand of consumers in the market, console makers and software or game programmers tie up to come up with a perfect combination for their products to sell. There are consoles though that is universal in the sense that it can play at least all programmed games available in the market.
In the past years, plenty of game system developers introduced their own video game systems. These systems have different specifications and have unique abilities in the aspect of computer gaming. Plus, every maker has their own distinct abilities and design that they apply to their product.
Because of this enormity of factors to consider, gamers and consumers are left with only one question in their mind: What will I buy? And what is the best for me? For many, these questions are so hard to answer especially if they do not have enough idea of the video game systems available. So, answering these kinds of questions does not just require asking or talking to other people but as well as having your own personal research.
There are considerations to take in choosing the best video game console for you. A game console can never be regarded as the best by any other person except by yourself. Products like video game systems are not directly related to what you want and what you are satisfied with and not by what they can give you, although the specification of a certain device is a big factor for your satisfaction. To help you in choosing the best video game, here are some things to do in finding and choosing the best video game system:
• Know what you want first. As stated above, what satisfies you is something that only you can answer. The video game system that you must choose must be something you like and according to how you know your self and your desires, and not just because it is something that your friend has. Your friend might have different expectations in a video game system but it helps if you see theirs first to know if you like it.
• Take the endeavor seriously. Choosing a video game system is just like choosing what car you would want to drive. Check everything, whether your prospect video game system can really give you the best output, like in the audio, the resolution of the video, the game pad, etc.
• Search for video game consoles in the Internet. There are plenty of product makers that post their products on the Internet.
• Consider those video game systems that are made by known console makers around the world. This will not just give you the best quality there is, but it can also help you adjust whenever these companies make improvements with their products. In gaming, compatibility is an important factor to consider.
• Think about what other things would you like your video game system to do for you. Does it offer add-on peripherals? Game pads must also be comfortable to handle.
Best video game systems can be made best only if your expectations are fully met. Choosing such a device is primarily dependent on characteristics that your video game system must possess.
Finding the Best Video Game System
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