Videogames Hardware Handbook Volume 2 2nd Revised Edition-P2P-0daytown

Technological advancement and great gaming experiences go hand in hand, and this bookazine examines how videogame hardware developed from 1977 to 1999 – from iconic classics that set the standard for future consoles, to the handhelds that pushed the envelope when it came to portable gaming. This was an era in which children grew up with videogames that today are described as timeless classics. Explore 20 years of entertainment as we take a tour of the period’s visionary consoles, revolutionary computers and popular portables. And, as if that isn’t enough, dig deeper into the history of gaming with insightful features on a variety of topics; from the best of British game development, to the thinking behind iconic controllers. All of this comes together to form the essential companion for any videogame enthusiast or budding retro collector. There’s something for every type of gamer in this book, whatever your preferences.