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The Console: 50 Years of Home Video Gaming
The Console: 50 Years of Home Video Gaming
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The CON50LE is a comprehensive yet conversational account of 50 years of home video gaming history, covering the evolution of consoles from the 1970s to the present, including well-known and lesser-known systems, creators, and games.
Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2024
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
The CON50LE is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of 50 years of home video gaming history, encompassing every notable system and tracing the chronological evolution of the world's largest entertainment medium. Spanning from the early consoles of the 1970s to the cutting-edge machines of today, the book offers a seamless narrative that connects the dots between individual moments of innovation and the multi-billion-dollar global industry that has emerged.
Within its pages, readers will encounter a plethora of well-known and iconic consoles, including the Nintendo Entertainment System, the SEGA Mega Drive, the Atari 2600, the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 2, and many more. However, the book also delves into the lesser-known hardware, encompassing Japan-only releases, home computer conversions, and even ill-fated experiments with VHS and micro-console magic.
Through detailed accounts and insightful interviews, THE CON50LE sheds light on the creative minds behind these systems and their inspirations. It explores the games that have etched everlasting reputations onto these consoles, as well as the failures and flops that have shaped the industry along the way. Even the consoles that may have had limited commercial success leave their mark on this captivating history, and THE CON50LE unravels and explains these nuances, one fascinating machine at a time.
Whether you are a seasoned gamer or a newcomer to the world of video games, this book offers a captivating journey through the evolution of home video gaming. It serves as a valuable resource for enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the rich tapestry of this industry. So, grab your controller, sit back, and prepare to embark on a nostalgic trip through the history of home video gaming, as told by THE CON50LE.
Weight: 1054g
Dimension: 217 x 303 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399040464
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