A video game console is defined as an electronic device or computer that projects images onto a television screen or a computer monitor. The console receives input from the user that command what happens on-screen via a controller or remote. Most video games released for gaming consoles typically involve a person to be controlled or something similar, such as a car. Video game consoles have evolved greatly over the years, so let's take a look at some of them.
The first video game console was released in the 1970s, developed by Ralph H. Baer. It was called the Magnavox Odyssey and only had one game that was able to be played, Pong. For a while, game consoles were developed to only play a few games, usually very simple games like Pong or virtual volleyball. These were called dedicated consoles. It would be a while before consoles would advance to the point of being able to play many games.
For much of the console industry's history, there have only been a few main manufacturers of video game consoles. The current world leaders are Microsoft with their Xbox, Nintendo with their handheld consoles and Wii, and Sony with their Playstation series of consoles. All devices have their strong points, and each brand caters to a different spectrum.
Consoles are headed in a good direction, with Microsoft releasing their Xbox Series X and Series S, and Sony releasing the Playstation 5. I hope the industry continues on this trajectory.
Fun Facts:
- The Sega Dreamcast was the first console to implement online play over a phone line, calling the system Sega Net.
- The Playstation 2 was the first video game console to have better graphics than the leading-edge PC of the time.
- The Playstation 2 was also the first console to utilize DVD technology.
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