Video games are a favorite pastime for millions of people around the world. Not only kids, more and more adults are also indulging in video games. After a hectic day of work, there is no other activity that is as stress-busting as a good video gaming session.
In the past two decades, the gaming industry has gone through massive changes more than any other industry. The video game industry has been the most efficient in incorporating every advancement made in technology. From motion capture technology to virtual reality, the gaming industry has tried and tested every piece of tech to make their product better than the previous one. At present, the video game industry is bringing in more revenue than movies and music combined.
In current times video gaming is not just a hobby people are taking up, it has become a professional career. Even the cash prizes for winning video game tournaments held by companies that developed counter strike are in 6-digits. As video game console manufacturing companies are dishing out new consoles every year we have put together a list of what we think are the best gaming consoles ever made.
1.PLAYSTATION 2
PLAYSTATION 2 was first released in March 2000 in Japan. It was developed by Sony computer entertainment as the second installment for the first PlayStation. This iteration in the PlayStation lineup is the most successful video game console of all time.
Playstation 2 is a revolution in gaming consoles. Even after the release of its successor
Playstation 3, it did not lose its popularity. Its high-resolution 3D graphics, improved audio quality, and gaming experience is unmatchable. It is a game-changing console that defines how a perfect video game console should be. Its dual shock controllers added a new flair to gaming.
2.Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
Nintendo Entertainment System is a third-generation gaming console that was launched
on the 15th of July 1983 in japan. Later it was released in the US market in October 1985. This is the first gaming console that compelled people to buy a gaming console.
The successful games like donkey kong launched for this gaming console have contributed to its success. Everybody knows how popular Mario is, if not for the efforts of Nintendo the hugely popular video game character would have never seen the light of the day.
3.SEGA Genesis
SEGA Genesis which is otherwise known as SEGA Mega Drive is a 16-bit gaming console developed by SEGA. It is a fourth-generation gaming console that had a poor run in the beginning but had become quite a success after debuting in the markets of the US and Europe. It is the first successful venture of SEGA in developing a gaming console. Like Nintendo, Sega has also created video games that made it very popular among kids. The games like sonic hedgehog, streets of rage, contra and Michael Jackson’s moonwalker have made this console a favorite among video game lovers.
4.Xbox 360
Not wanting to be left out, Microsoft has decided to make its own series of video game consoles and developed its first console and released it in November 2001. Xbox 360 is the second installment in the Xbox series. It was officially launched in May 2005. Xbox 360 is the seventh generation gaming console that provided the users with an option of online gaming. It is the highest selling gaming console that is made by an American company. Its wireless joystick was one of the key features that made it cool to own.
5.PLAYSTATION
Sony can take credit for creating some of the best video gaming consoles ever made. Playstation 1 (not to be confused with PS one) is a fifth-generation video game console developed by Sony Computer entertainment. It was first released in Japan in December 1994 and was released to other markets in the latter year. It was the first gaming console that offered a computer platform to its consumers. Sony stopped the production of PlayStation in 2006. It is the pioneer in video games that laid the foundation for one of the best gaming consoles that will ever be made.
6.ATARI 2600
ATARI 2600 which is originally called ATARI VCS is a second-generation gaming console developed by ATARI, Inc. it was released in September 1977 is one of the oldest gaming consoles that is featured on this list. This is the first gaming console that popularized the usage of hardware that is based on a microprocessor. ATARI 2600 was very flexible for its time. It was based on cartridges rather than games being built into a unit.
7.GAME BOY
GAME BOY is an 8-bit handheld video game console made by Nintendo. It is the earliest version of the handheld gaming consoles produced by Nintendo. It was first released in Japan in the year 1989. The success of Game boy was unrivaled for more than seven years after its release. In spite of having a green dot screen Game boy held its own when it comes to handheld gaming consoles.
8.PLAYSTATION 4
After the not so successful Playstation 3, Sony decided to improve on its next installment of the series. Sony once again has developed a gaming console that gave its competitors a tough run for money. It is an eighth-generation video gaming console created by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Play station 4 is the most powerful gaming console created by Sony to this day. The console’s ability to support 4K resolution and Dualshock 4 gives you the best gaming experience like no other.
9.Nintendo Switch
Nintendo switch redefined the meaning of a gaming console. It is the very first game console that offered to be both a home console and a portable handheld device. This means that anyone can play the associate games either in-home or on the go. It was developed by Nintendo and was released on March 23rd, 2017. The portability and versatility of the device is what makes it special compared to other gaming consoles.
10.PSP
Featuring at the end of the list another invention from sony that is PSP. PSP is short for PLAYSTATION PORTABLE, the first handheld gaming console produced by Sony. PSP is a seventh-generation gaming console released by Sony in the year 2004. It was the most powerful handheld gaming console during the time of its release. Its great image quality and affordable price makes it a great handheld gaming console.
CONCLUSION
Sony has already announced the release of its new gaming console PS5 in 2020. Considering all the developments in the video game sector you can be sure to witness the release of new gaming consoles in the future. One can only wait to see what the next generation of gaming consoles bring to the table.
