Game Console History

Post date: Sep 11, 2012 7:17:33 PM

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Video Game Console Presentations

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ASSIGNMENT

Choose your a home video game console that interests you.

Create an online presentation (something that you can embed in your website) describing a historical game console system. Describe how it has evolved from the original version to the current version, and any other interesting facts you think are worth describing.

  • Slides should contain a picture of the machine, a description of the graphics and CPU power, and some screen shots of some important games. A brief video clips (1 min or less) to show game play would also be nice.

  • Focus on describing how the machine has evolved and the lasting effect the machine has had on current games.

  • If the console was not a success, describe the factors that prevented this success.

For PS4, XBox, and Wii - please take time to describe the invention of movement controllers (Move, Kinnect, Wii, etc) and how movement control has revolutionized game-play.

Consider questions like:

How did the Wii go from being the top selling system to just a memory in such a short time? Why wasn't Nintendo able to capitalize and keep their momentum? What types of online frameworks are now needed to make a console a success?

How has the sales model for games changed in recent years with all the new types of additional expansion packs and similar add-on expenses.

What will the next 5-10 years of gaming look like?

You should aim for 7-10 slides.

Suggested presentation platforms:

Suggested resources:

Time Magazine: History of Video Game Consoles

Evolution of Home Video Game Consoles

Some suggested unique consoles of interest:

  • Sega Saturn

  • Sega Genesis

  • Atari Jaguar

  • 3DO

  • Neo Geo

  • Sega CD

  • Nintendo Famicon

  • Colecovision

  • Intellivision

  • Sega Game Gear

  • Odyssey 200

  • Turbo Grafx 16

Due date: Friday

Finished work should be submitted to your online portfolio

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