The forerunner of the video game consoles started about the 1970s. Since then, game consoles advanced technology can now, as witnessed where can play games with the definition is very high. Some game consoles revolutionary and lay considered historic milestone for the consoles next. Game consoles also loved his time. The following 10 gaming consoles that are considered historic, this quotation from Joystickdivision.
1. Sega Dreamcast.
Sega dreamcast debut in 1998. At first, the game is quite successful in the market and beat the sale of nintendo 64. It also has a game consoles solid as calibur and soul resident evil. But then, its performance dreamcast starts to sink after the presence of playstation 2. But fixed dreamcast remembered as one of the pioneers well-designed video game consoles of particular importance in his days.
2. Nintendo 64.
Nintendo 64 presenting some innovations in his days. Is this game consoles not so strong in the graphics, rigged but by the look of cartoons interesting. And instead of making characters and his world having uniqueness. Nintendo 64 also have enough good game that become a pioneer the next generation. Like a legend of zelda: ocarina of time, super mario 64, goldeneye 64, super smash brooch, and wave race 64.
3. Sega Genesis.
When first released, Sega Genesis less so successful and sold only in the range of hundreds of thousands of units. Despite the fact this console is better technically than the Nintendo Entertainment System which when it becomes his rival. But thanks to the efforts of better promotion, Genesis finally began to gain widespread attention and gained support from the game quite a lot. Currently, many collectors hunting game Genesis.
4. Nintendo Wii.
Nintendo Wii presents a revolutionary way of playing when it was launched. With the motion controller which makes the game more fun. Even though the hardware is not as strong as the Xbox or Playstation 3, the Nintendo Wii continues to reap popularity soars. As it is played with dynamic movement, the Wii is also used for the therapy of patients. Also for sporting activities in school. Unfortunately at this time, the popularity of the Wii is slowly waning.
5. Playstation.
Playstation game consoles including the most successful of all time. This first generation achieve sales of about 100 million units and distribution of technology game that its influence is still felt today. For example, the ability to read disc disk and a DualShock controller is still used up to now. Any uncountable Games steady as Metal Gear Solid, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Grand Turismo 2, Resident Evil 2, and Final Fantasy VII.
6. SNES.
Super Nintendo Entertainment System or SNES is indeed very successful in its time. This console also became a pioneer of the use of fruit with four button controller which now seems to have become standard. Until now, the console is still pretty much played out. Sign this gaming console is loved and be one of the greatest.
7. Xbox 360.
The Xbox 360 is a modern generation of gaming consoles have advanced capabilities. For the hardcore gamers, the Xbox 360 will satisfy them. The ability of hardware and connectivity in any online upscale category. Gamers can download games or stream video, and play on Xbox Live. At this time, the console and Microsoft is still preferred by game lovers. What’s with the great games like Gears of War, Mass Effect 2, BioShock, Halo 3, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
8. Atari 2600.
The Atari 2600 is arguably as ancestors of the console video game. First launched in 1978, it became the Foundation for the console game console which then arriving after the modern epoch. With games like Pitfall and the Atari 2600 Pac-Man, doing the first step in the video game industry has been growing rapidly as we know it today. From the design side, this gaming console is rendered properly.
9. Play Station 2.
The Playstation 2 game console with the sale is the largest of all time. The Playstation 2 is still of interest to this very second, which makes most of its production period length among the competitors. When launched, there are no competitors that are technical and graphics capabilities on par with the Playstation 2. Is in harmony with the first generation of Playstation, the Playstation 2 had its own place in the hearts of gamers.
10. NES.
Nintendo launched the NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM in Japan in 1983. Its first version was not quite satisfactory, and Nintendo to fix it from the design side and the controller. Be the NES into a revolutionary device. The console is started a new era of video games, such as putting a standard business where third parties can produce software on Nintendo platforms. The best-selling gaming console in her time was crowned as the greatest in the history of gaming console by leading technology site, IGN.