Nvidia NV2A GPU of the Xbox (2001): Anatomy of a Pioneer
February 25, 2026
Detailed dive into the architecture of the Nvidia NV2A GPU embedded in the original Xbox (2001). Analysis of its design, performance, and legacy in the history of video games.
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Oric Atmos: the French outsider who challenged the Spectrum
February 25, 2026
In 1984, at the heart of a microcomputer scene dominated by the ZX Spectrum, a small British publisher intended to...
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Nintendo DS / DS Lite: dual screen, touch screen, and record sales
February 25, 2026
A look back at the Nintendo DS and DS Lite: design, dual screen, touch revolution, competitors, and record sales figures.
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Sega Game Gear: Color handheld hungry for batteries
February 25, 2026
A look back at the Sega Game Gear, the first handheld console with a color screen, its strengths, its weaknesses in terms of battery life, its game library, and its influence on the 8-bit console war.
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Sega Saturn: the unloved console that shone in Japan | Boite à Games
February 25, 2026
Relive the story of the Sega Saturn, a 32-bit console unfairly underestimated in the West but adored in Japan. Technical specifications, rivalries, and legacy of a cult machine.
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Vectrex: the vector console with built-in screen
February 25, 2026
Discover the Vectrex, a unique console equipped with a built-in vector screen. Dive into its history, features, game library, and its legacy within the great adventure of gaming consoles.
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Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo): the American homebrew scene
February 25, 2026
A dive into the history and excitement of the homebrew scene around the Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer. Projects, communities, and prospects of a cult microcomputer.
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Game Boy (1989): How Nintendo’s handheld conquered the world
February 25, 2026
Complete retrospective on the Game Boy: its revolutionary genesis, technical achievements, cult games like Tetris and Pokémon, and its lasting impact on the industry.
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3DO Interactive Multiplayer: $700 Multimedia Dream
February 25, 2026
Dive into the history of the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, the $700 CD-ROM console that shook up the video game industry in the 90s.
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Microsoft Xbox (2001): how Bill Gates declared war on the video game giants
February 25, 2026
Dive into the explosive launch of the first Xbox: bold hardware strategy, rivalry with Sony and Nintendo, and the birth of a video game empire.
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