Talking about the history of computer games, as well as the history of the computer. The following history of the game from several sources that I read.
First Generation Game
1972, at the time that people are not familiar with console or computer game, which they know is the video game, which is an electronic game that displays moving images (video). A company called Magnavox launched the first video game, the Odyssey.
Magnavox Odyssey, the world's first gaming console to operate Pong.
Not long after that a legendary Atari arcade game called "Pong" appears. Pong is a simple game that takes the concept of the game of tennis, a ball and two boards on the left and right, as much as possible the player must try to return the ball to the opponent. Atari released Pong in the form of a ding dong machine called Sears.
1975, Magnavox Odyssey give up and stop production. Instead, they follow the lead of Atari, the engine produces 100 ding dong called Odyssey, which specifically provides game Pong.
Second Generation Game
1976, Fairchild tried to revive the video game world by creating a VES (Video Entertainment System). VES is the first machine is called a "console". The console uses a magnetic tape cartridge called. Well, this concept was followed by several other manufacturers, including Atari, Magnavox, and RCA, three companies have also released a similar console.
Fairchild VES, the first in the world to use the media cartridge.
1977, the world became popular console, the games have not managed to attract interest. Fairchild and RCA to bankruptcy. Practically, there are only Atari and Magnavox which still survive in the world of video games.
1978, launched the Magnavox Odyssey 2, as well as the first Odyssey, the console had failed to hit. Not long ago, Atari launched the legendary console, Atari 2600, which is famous for its game Space Invaders
1980, various console manufacturers appear, and they took the Atari 2600 as a basic concept, development of the game world even more rapidly.
1983, the video game world collapses again. These games make the console less creative again received a cool reception, moreover, the PC was becoming increasingly sophisticated. People prefer to buy a PC rather than console video games, in addition to playing, PC is also productive to work. Computer games (PC Games) is growing rapidly, until today. PC gaming pioneer air-time was the Commodore 64, as well as personal computer console that provides a graphical display 16-color and has a memory capacity is much better than any model of videogame consoles.
Atari 2600, had hit the 80's. Has a "sister" named Atari 2600 Jr.
Third Generation Game
1983, the company called Famicom (Japan) to create a new breakthrough, a console called the Famicom / Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was released in late 1983. This console displays animated images and high resolution for the first time. After receiving a warm welcome in Japan, the Famicom expand its marketing to America, known as the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). Nintendo has a security chip on their game cartridge, so throughout the game to be released must be developer permission from Nintendo. And finally, there is a legendary game, Super Mario Brothers, which starred the phenomenal character that still exist until now, Mario.
Famicom from Nintendo, managed to dominate the videogame market in the era of third generation.
Fourth Generation Game
1988, NES received rave reviews worldwide, and a company called Sega trying to compete with Nintendo. Sega released their next-generation console, the Sega Mega Drive (also known as Sega Genesis). The console presents a much sharper and smoother animation than the NES. The console was quite successful in applying pressure, but the NES stick with the high sales figures.
1990, Nintendo kicked back with their next-gen consoles, the SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System). Over the past 4 years, Nintendo and Sega became mortal, although there are some manufacturers such as with NeoGeo SNK her, NEC Turbografx-16 and the Phillips CD-i, but both consoles they are so reliable and popular.
The legendary rivalry, Super NES and Mario Brothers as an icon against the SEGA Mega Drive and Sonic the Hedgehog as its icon.
Fifth Generation Game
1990-1994, Sega and Nintendo remain competitive. Various phenomenal game was released. SNES Super FX chip included in their cartridges, and Sega Sega Virtua Processor uses, both aimed at improving the quality of game graphics. As a result, SNES and Sega clashing with cool games like Donky Kong Country (SNES) and Vectorman (Sega).
1993, a renowned company, Panasonic, Panasonic released a console called the 3DO. This is the first console to use CDs as a replacement cartridge. The price is very expensive to make this console is not popular, 3DO did not last long and should immediately stop production.
Panasonic 3DO, the first game console to use CD media.
1994, Atari re-launch the new console to rival Nintendo and Sega. Atari Jaguar is obviously much more sophisticated than the NES and Mega Drive, but its use is difficult to be a stumbling block, not to mention, in the same year, Sony released the legendary super console, the PlayStation. Atari went bankrupt and eventually merged. CD based console that first success was the Sony PlayStation. Japanese console is immediately received rave reviews, and to date, the PlayStation has sold hundreds of millions of units. PlayStation is also called the PS-One is a best-selling console of all time. Sega and Nintendo seem to be aware of Sony behind them. Sega then released the Sega Saturn, and Nintendo released the Nintendo 64.
Here comes the first generation of Sony Playstation!
Sixth Generation Game
1998, After the fall of Nintendo and Sega, the world now belong to Sony's console. PlayStation became king and arguably do not have competitors. Sega launched the Sega Dreamcast tries to break the dominance of Sony, but again failed, finally in the same year, Sega withdrew from the world of console manufacturers.
2000, Sony's 'rampant' when they managed to release a new console, PlayStation 2, which is based on DVD. Nintendo trying to survive in the world with the release of the GameCube console. This console does not use a regular 12 cm DVD, but the DVD that are smaller, which is 8 cm. Pieces of medium size which again makes GameCube nyeleneh less popular. The only serious competitor to the PlayStation 2 is the Xbox. A console from Microsoft is kicked off with a very sharp visual appearance and quality when it is more interesting than the PlayStation 2. Unfortunately, these games were not as popular as Xbox PlayStation 2. Xbox game that became a hit and that is pretty phenomenal Halo. Because the game is already utilizing the facilities 'superior' from Microsoft, the Xbox Live.
From left to right: Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation 2. Sorted by popularity level.
Seventh Generation Game
2005, could say, go on sale late Xbox than the PlayStation 2, and support these games are also very minimal noise. However, Microsoft seemed to learn from his mistakes. At the time Sony was doing research for the PlayStation 3 that uses the Blu-Ray, Microsoft has taken a thousand times faster step. Xbox 360, which utilizes the latest generation console HD-DVD media.
2006, the Xbox 360 comes with a myriad of special features, ranging from graphics, to the popular game titles. Among them Best Game of The Year s2006 version of some of the leading gaming websites, Gears of War. Moreover, the enhanced Xbox Live, and the extraordinary acclaim from gamers. This time, Sony's turn to be late. PlayStation 3 was released in November 2006, the lapse of a week before Nintendo launched the groundbreaking, the Nintendo Wii. PlayStation 3 is less favorable position, in addition to the Xbox 360 was already famous first, Wii also offers innovation on their control sticks 'motion sensitive'. Moreover, the price of Sony's latest console is the most expensive compared to two competitors. As a result, sales of PlayStation 3 to be the lowest in the Xbox 360 and Wii.
Xbox 360, Wii, Playstation 3, a competitor remains of previous generations.
Handleheld Generation Game
Spread of the popularity of the game makes a variety of electronics companies trying to make new breakthroughs. Among them are making a small game engine, which can be taken anywhere. Later, also made a mini console, similar to the handheld, of course, this is some major breakthrough that should not be forgotten in the history of the game.
1976-1979, this pocket video game history begins, some of the tools of Mattel released to the market, but not so popular. Similarly, the Milton Bradley-made handheld is thrown into the market.
1980-1984, Japanese companies began to explore the handheld market, but still the same result. This continued until 1984. At that time, a name that would be familiar until now, Game Boy, appeared. Handheld Nintendo made it so popular and was named the world's first handheld sales figures may be said to be successful.
1989, Atari put an end to the era of black and white handheld. Its flagship product, Atari Lynx, bringing a new dimension. This is the first handheld capable of displaying color, as well as simple 3D animation.
1990, the frenzied world of handheld, NEC, Japan's leading electronics companies make handhelds that can render 3D animation is more complex, because applying the concept of 3D graphics for the PC (personal computer).
Handheld different generations: 1. Sony PSP, 2. GamePark XGP, 3. GamePark GP32, 4. Atari Lynx, and 5. NEC TurboExpress.
1994, Since that year, game producers more incentive to do research for the handheld. Sega released the Game Gear and a year later, updating the product with the Super Nintendo Game Boy. In fact, Sega produces no screen handheld, Mega Jet, to be implemented on an airplane to entertain passengers. Nintendo Virtual Boy followed, complete with its 3D glasses, which are now widely imitated to complement a variety of 3D graphics product package.
1995, there was the idea to shrink the size of the console, starting from the Sega Nomad. This console requires Sega Mega Drive cartridges, but its small size, and therefore classified as handheld.
1996, emerged Neo Geo Pocket, followed by several variations of the Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Color, which continues to innovate each year.
1998-2000, Sony released PocketStation and give a big surprise in the console world. This handheld has a visual quality is much better than any other handheld on the market. One of Nintendo's frontman, Gumpei Yokoi, decided to come out and join with Bandai, then released the Wonderswan and Wonderswan Color.
Nokia Ngage QD, business mobile phone manufacturer Nokia expanded the gaming industry.
2001, Game Park GP32 appears. Korean-made handheld is very unique, in addition to multimedia features, the owner can design their own applications and games for the GP32. Nintendo also released a Game Boy Advance in yansg same. In fact, mobile phone manufacturer Nokia is no stranger to you, release the Nokia N-Gage handheld. This is a mobile gaming device as well as complete with multimedia features and interconnectivity, such as Bluetooth. And also this year, released the Game Boy Advance SP with a beautiful model, solid, and solid.
2004-2006, Sony released the first handheld that uses a disc called coupled with the presence of PSP and Nintendo DS, which uses the concept of dual screen (dual screen). Followed by the Game Boy Micro and Game Park XGP. Nintendo DS Lite and Pelican VG Pocket Caplet became the latest handheld is thrown into the market.