Evolution of Video Games

An Interactive Exhibit

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Era 1: Start! (1970s - Early 1980s)

Era 1

Era 1 was the start of video games. The major consoles were Atari VCS, ColecoVision, and Mattel Intellivision.

Era 2: 8-bit (1983-1989)

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Era 3: Bit Wars! (1989-1994)

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Era 4: Transition (1995-2002)

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Era 5: Next Generation (2003-current)

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