“Video Game Console Timeline“

Curious about the history of video game consoles?

Video game consoles have come a long way since their humble beginnings in the early 20th century.

The following is a detailed timeline of video game consoles, starting from the first console to the present:

1972 – Magnavox Odyssey

The Magnavox Odyssey was the first video game console.

It was created by Ralph Baer, ​​who also invented the first home video game console.

Odyssey consists of a joystick and twelve paddle controllers, which can be used to control the on-screen action.

The console was not a very successful console, only selling around 3,000 units.

1975 – Atari Pong

Atari Pong was the first successful video game console, released in 1975.

It is a simple tennis game that can be played by two people.

Atari Pong was so popular that it spawned a whole new industry, and led to the creation of many other video game consoles.

1977 – Atari Pong

Atari released their popular VCS console, later renamed the Atari 2600.

Space Invaders was released for this system, becoming one of the most popular video games of all time.

The Atari 2600, originally released as a VCS in 1977, is one of the most popular video game consoles of all time.

In 1982, the name was changed to 2600.

The console was released with a number of popular games, including Space Invaders, which became one of the most popular video games of all time.

The Atari 2600 sold more than 30 million units and was in production for more than 12 years.

Timeline of Console Generations

1978 – Fairchild F Channel

The Fairchild Channel F was the first home video game console with interchangeable games, released in 1978.

It used interchangeable cartridges to change the game.

The Fairchild Channel F was not a very successful console, selling only around 250,000 units.

1979 – Intellivision

Mattel releases the Intellivision, their answer to the Atari 2600.

Intellivision was Mattel’s answer to the Atari 2600 which was released in 1979.

It was a more powerful console than the 2600, and came with a number of popular games, including Astrosmash and BurgerTime.

Intellivision sold more than 3 million units and was produced for more than 10 years.

1982 – Philips CD-i

The Philips CD-i was the first CD-ROM based video game console released in 1982.

It was a failed console that only sold around 100,000 units.

The Philips CD-i was discontinued in 1998.

1983 – Family Computer (Famicom)

The Famicom is Nintendo’s home video game console, released in 1983 in Japan.

It was a huge success, selling over 5 million units.

The Famicom was renamed the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) when it was released in North America in 1985.

The Famicom was in production for over 20 years.

1988 – Mega Drive (Genesis)

Sega releases the Mega Drive (Genesis) in Japan.

It was a more powerful console than the Famicom, and came with a number of popular games, including Sonic the Hedgehog and Streets of Rage.

The Mega Drive was released in North America in 1989 as the Sega Genesis.

Timeline of Game Console Generations

1989 – Game Boy

The Game Boy was Nintendo’s first handheld video game console, released in 1989 in Japan.

It was a huge success, selling over 118 million units.

The Game Boy came with a number of popular games, including Tetris and Pokémon Red and Blue.

Game Boy was produced for more than 20 years.

1990 – Super Famicom (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)

Nintendo releases the Super Famicom (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) in Japan.

It was a more powerful console than the Famicom, and came with a number of popular games, including Super Mario Bros. 3 and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

The Super Famicom was released in North America in 1991 as the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).

The Super Famicom was in production for over 10 years.

1991 – Mega-CD (Sega CD)

Sega released Mega-CD (Sega CD).

It was an add-on for the Mega Drive that allowed it to play CD-ROM based games.

The Mega-CD was not a very successful console, selling only around 2 million units.

1995 – Maya Boy

The Virtual Boy was Nintendo’s first attempt at a virtual reality headset, released in 1995 in Japan.

The Virtual Boy was a commercial failure, selling only around 770,000 units.

1995 – PlayStation

Sony releases PlayStation.

It was a more powerful console than the Sega Saturn and came with a number of popular games, including Ridge Racer and Tekken.

The PlayStation sold more than 102 million units and was in production for more than 10 years.

Video Game Console Timeline List

1996 – Nintendo 64 (N64)

Nintendo released Nintendo 64 (N64).

It was a more powerful console than the Super Famicom, and came with a number of popular games, including Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

The Nintendo 64 sold over 32 million units and was in production for over 5 years.

2000 – PlayStation 2.

Sony releases PlayStation 2.

It was a more powerful console than the PlayStation, and came with a number of popular games, including Final Fantasy X and Grand Theft Auto III.

The PlayStation 2 sold more than 155 million units and was in production for more than 13 years.

2001 – Xbox

Microsoft releases Xbox.

It was a more powerful console than the PlayStation 2, and came with a number of popular games, including Halo: Combat Evolved and Dead or Alive 3.

Xbox sold more than 24 million units and was produced for more than 7 years.

2005 – Xbox 360

Microsoft releases Xbox 360.

It was the first console to use a hard drive for game storage, and also had an optional wireless controller.

The Xbox 360 was hugely successful, selling more than 84 million units worldwide.

2005 – Nintendo DS

Nintendo releases the Nintendo DS, its first handheld console with two screens.

The DS was a huge success, selling more than 150 million units worldwide.

The Nintendo 3DS replaced it in 2011.

2006 – Wii

Nintendo releases the Wii, a console with motion sensing capabilities that allows players to control games using physical movements.

The Wii quickly became a huge success, selling over 100 million units worldwide.

Wikipedia Timeline of Video Game Console

2006 – PlayStation 3

Sony releases PlayStation 3.

It is the first console to use Blu-ray discs for game storage, and also has an optional wireless controller.

The PlayStation 3 was hugely successful, selling over 80 million units worldwide.

2011 – Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo releases the Nintendo 3DS, its first handheld console with three screens.

The 3DS was a huge success, selling over 75 million units worldwide.

The Nintendo 2DS replaced it in 2013.

2013 – PlayStation 4

Sony releases PlayStation 4.

Sony releases the PlayStation 4, a powerful console with advanced graphics and features that allow players to connect and play games online.

The most powerful home console ever released is the PS4.

It has sold more than 100 million units as of 2019.

2013 – Xbox One

Microsoft releases Xbox One.

It is the first console to use an internal power supply and also has an optional Kinect sensor.

The Xbox One was hugely successful, selling more than 43 million units worldwide.

2017 – Nintendo Switch

Nintendo releases the Nintendo Switch.

The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console that can be used as a handheld or home console.

The Switch was a huge success, selling over 34 million units in 2019.

2017 – Xbox One

Microsoft releases Xbox One

The most powerful console ever released that also has an optional 4K Blu-ray player is the Xbox One

Xbox One

2019 – PlayStation 5

Sony released the PlayStation 5, a powerful console with advanced graphics and features that allow players to connect and play games online.

The most powerful home console ever released is the PS5.

It has sold more than 4 million units as of 2020.

In conclusion:

The history of video game consoles is long and winding, full of ups and downs, successes and failures.

From the early days of the Famicom to the modern era of the PS5, there have been many consoles that have left their mark on the gaming industry.

Whichever console you prefer, there’s no denying that video game consoles have come a long way since their inception, and continue to evolve and improve every year.

Thanks for reading and, as always, happy gaming!

–Zombie Writing Team