Atari 2600: the machine that popularized video gaming

February 25, 2026

Dive into the Atari 2600, the iconic 1977 console that democratized access to video games and influenced an entire generation thanks to its innovative hardware and diverse catalog.
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Mattel Intellivision: the first “graphics war” against Atari

February 25, 2026

Dive into the visual battle of the 1980s: how Mattel Intellivision challenged the Atari 2600 with innovative graphics and a powerful chip.
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ColecoVision: Arcade at Home in 1982

February 25, 2026

Discover how the ColecoVision brought the arcade experience closer to the living room in 1982, between technical performance, flagship games, and fierce competition.
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Nintendo Entertainment System (NES): the post-1983 crash renaissance

February 25, 2026

Relive the incredible comeback of the NES after the 1983 crash: technical innovations, flagship licenses, specifications, and competition with the computers of the time.
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Sega Master System: the underdog that challenged Nintendo in Europe

February 25, 2026

Dive into the adventure of the Sega Master System in Europe: technical specifications, competitive context, notable game library, and legacy of a bold 8-bit console.
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Sega Mega Drive / Genesis: aggressive marketing and partial victory

February 25, 2026

A dive into the offensive marketing of the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, its technical innovations, its shock campaigns, and its mixed success against the competitors of the time.
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Sega Dreamcast: Sega’s last console that became a cult classic

February 25, 2026

Dive into Sega's Dreamcast adventure: architectures, competition with PC and PS2, flagship game library, commercial failure, and cult status today.
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Fairchild Channel F (1976): the first console with programmable cartridges

February 25, 2026

Explore the history of the Fairchild Channel F, released in 1976, pioneer of programmable cartridges. Architecture, technical specifications, legacy, and context compared to Atari 2600 and Intellivision.
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Bally Astrocade: the American outsider with advanced graphic capabilities

February 25, 2026

Dive into the history of the Bally Astrocade, an American console from the late 1970s, renowned for its advanced graphics. Architecture, flagship games, competition, and legacy, everything is covered.
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Atari Jaguar: “64-bit” ahead of its time… but without publisher support

February 25, 2026

A look back at the Atari Jaguar, the first supposedly 64-bit console, its bold architecture, its lack of publisher support, and its paradoxical legacy.
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