Generations and Consoles
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1. The document outlines the generations of video game consoles from the 1970s to present day, noting important consoles, games, and innovations within each generation. 2. Key generations included the introduction of Atari and Nintendo consoles in the 1970s-80s, the rise of the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis in the 4th generation, and the increased complexity and popularity of 3D games with the PlayStation, Nintendo 64, and Dreamcast in the 5th generation. 3. Recent generations saw the release of motion controlled consoles like the Wii and sophisticated portable devices like the Nintendo DS, as well as highly popular franchises including Halo, Grand Theft Auto, and Call of Duty across
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Generations and Consoles
- 1. 1st and 2nd Generation 1972 – 1984 Odessey 100 - Pong Atari 2600 – Space Invaders, Donkey Kong, Mario Brothers 3rd Generation 1985 - 1986 `Video Game Crash’ Low quality, played on home computers mostly, people had lost faith in consoles to some extent, it was the first console of the `modern era’ Nintendo Famicom – first ‘role play’ game. – Dragon Quest, Super Mario Bros. Final Fantasy 4th Generation 1987 – 1996 Game Boy, Sega Mega Drive and Super Nintendo Mortal Kombat, Sonic The Hedgehog 5th Generation 1993 – 2000 PlayStation 1, Gameboy Colour, SEGA Saturn, Nintendo 64 Gran Tourismo, Goldeneye, Legend Of Zelda 6th Generation Xbox, Dreamcast, GameCube, PlayStation 2 Alternative controllers e.g. Guitar Hero, Car Wheels, Dance Mat Limited complexity, shortened sequences e.g. SIMS PlayStation – More complex, adult orientated GTA 3, Halo, Resident Evil 4 7th Generation 2004 – Present Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 The Wii was designed because people were pointing the finger at fast food and video games for rising obesity in children. So they used motion sensors and other technology to combat this. Handheld Nintendo DS, Sony PSP, PSP Go Wii Sports, Metal Gear Solid 4, Halo 3, GTA 4, Bioshock, FIFA, Call Of Duty