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First video game console released
The first video gmae console was the Magnavox Odyssey, created by Ralph Baer.
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Atari releases a home version of PONG
PONG was a popular arcade game, and Atari made a home version, which became one of the first big successes of the video game industry.
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Atari 2600 is released
The Atari 2600 was one of the first cartridge based systems and was the leader of the video game industry for awhile. -
Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System
When it was released, the NES was the best-selling video game console of all time.
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SEGA Genesis Released
The SEGA Genesis had superior 16-bit technology at the time. This gave it a slight advantage over the NES. -
Sony PlayStation released
The PlayStation had 3-D graphics and was the most popular 32-bit console. -
Nintendo 64 released
The Nintendo 64 was Nintendo's last cartridge system, as well as the last mass-marketed cartridge system. -
Microsoft Xbox Released
The use of PC technology created a better gameplay, but the Xbox's sales didn't quite match up to the PS2's or the Gamecube's.
