The Sega SG-1000, a second-generation cartridge-based video game console, marked Sega’s debut in the video game hardware market. Though it didn’t achieve the fame of its successors like the Sega Master System or the Sega Saturn, the SG-1000 was a significant step for Sega. Launch and Global Reach Released on July 15, 1983, in Japan, […]
In the realm of second-generation video game consoles, the Bally Astrocade stands out not just for its technology but also for its resilience. Released by Midway, the video arcade division of Bally, in 1977, the Astrocade’s life span stretched beyond the notorious video game crash of 1983/84, finally being discontinued in 1985. The Astrocade’s Early
In the early 1980s, a new player emerged in the home gaming arena: ColecoVision. This console brought the arcade experience right into the living room, redefining what home gaming could be. The Dawn of ColecoVision With its release, ColecoVision offered something that others didn’t – an upgradeable system with arcade-quality graphics. Despite a competitive market
In the landscape of second-generation gaming consoles, the Emerson Arcadia 2001 stands as an intriguing, though largely overlooked, player. Released by Emerson Radio Corp., this console entered the market towards the end of the second-generation era, accompanied by about 30 clones. The Design and Versatility of the Emerson Arcadia 2001 Comparable in size and performance
The Vectrex console, a distinctive player in the 1980s gaming scene, may not have topped the charts, but it left an indelible mark on video gaming history. The Vectrex: An Arcade in Your Home The Vectrex stood out with its vector monitor, encased in an arcade-style black box, about three inches deep. This design choice
In the annals of gaming history, the Atari 5200 stands as a bold yet enigmatic chapter. Released as a successor to the legendary Atari 2600, the 5200 was Atari’s ambitious attempt to cement its dominance in the early 1980s gaming market. The Birth of the Atari 5200 Launched in 1982, the Atari 5200 was designed
