Video game systems have come a long way. Technology has rapidly improved and took many sectors with it. Take for example the video game system. Today we have basically 3 systems competing for teenagers and adults. The Playstation, Xbox and Nintendo. Each of these systems have a slew of spin offs under them from deluxe consoles with multi-media capabilities to hand held devices. However 2 out of today's top 3 consoles are newbies as far as name goes. Back in the late 70s through early 90s there were also three main game systems keeping teenage boys planted on their living room couches. Stun looks back at these gaming consoles that set the path for today's must have systems.
ATARI 2600
RELEASED: SEPTEMBER 1977
DISCONTINUED: JANUARY 1992
PRICE: $199
UNITS SOLD: 30 MILLION
TOP SELLING GAME: PAC-MAN (7 MILLION)
COLECOVISION
RELEASED: AUGUST 1982
DISCONTINUED: 1985
PRICE: $175
UNITS SOLD: 6+ MILLION
TOP SELLING GAME: DONKEY KONG (8+MILLION)
NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (NES)
RELEASED: JULY 1983
DISCONTINUED: 1995
PRICE: $299
UNITS SOLD: 61.9 MILLION
TOP SELLING GAME: SUPER MARIO BROS (40+MILLION)
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