The first video game consoles were produced in the early 1970s. Ralph H. Baer devised the concept of playing simple, spot-based games on a television screen in 1966, … See more

Console unit
Early console hardware was designed as customized printed circuit boards (PCB)s, selecting existing integrated circuit chips that performed … See more

Consoles, like most consumer electronic devices, have limited lifespans. There is great interest in preservation of older console hardware for … See more

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Most consoles are considered programmable consoles and have the means for the player to switch between different games. Traditionally, this has been done by switching a physical game cartridge or game card or by using optical media See more

Console development kits
Console or game development kits are specialized hardware units that typically include the same components as the console and … See more

Distribution
Consoles may be shipped in a variety of configurations, but typically will include one base … See more