History of Video Game Consoles: 50 Years of Technical and Cultural Evolution

February 25, 2026

From Magnavox Odyssey to PlayStation 5, discover the saga of home and portable consoles, their technological revolutions, and the great industrial wars.
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The console war: Sega vs Nintendo in the 90s

February 25, 2026

Dive into the Sega vs Nintendo rivalry of the 90s: marketing strategies, technical innovations, best-sellers, and cultural impact of the 16-bit war.
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The rise of handheld consoles before the Switch

February 25, 2026

Discover how handheld consoles evolved, from their early beginnings to iconic models, before the Nintendo Switch redefined mobile gaming.
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Dreamcast: autopsy of a commercial failure that became a cult classic

February 25, 2026

A look back at the history of the Dreamcast, its technical strengths, the reasons for its failure against the competition, and its status as a cult console today.
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Why did the NES dominate the 1980s?

February 25, 2026

When the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) arrived in 1983 in Japan, the video game industry was barely emerging from a...
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Super Nintendo (SNES): the queen of 16-bit and its Mode 7

February 25, 2026

Dive into the world of the Super Nintendo, icon of 16-bit, and discover how its Mode 7 reshaped 3D in games. Technical sheet and competitive context included.
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Neo-Geo AES: high-end arcade at home

February 25, 2026

Dive into the world of the Neo-Geo AES, a high-end home arcade console by SNK: origin, technical specifications, competition, and cultural legacy.
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Atari 7800: late 8-bit attempt against the NES

February 25, 2026

A look back at the Atari 7800, its genesis, technical characteristics, strengths and weaknesses, and the tough competition against the NES, the Master System, and home computers.
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Coleco Adam: from game console to home microcomputer

February 25, 2026

A look back at the history of the Coleco Adam, this machine born from a game console that shifted to a home microcomputer. Technical specifications, initial success, and lessons to be learned.
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Magnavox Odyssey: the very first home console (1972)

February 25, 2026

Discover the history of the Magnavox Odyssey, the first home console launched in 1972. Technical specifications, competitors, innovations, and video game legacy.
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