What are Gaming Consoles?

A gaming machine is a computer system that is primarily used for entertainment and uses source code that is only open to licensed software developers, with televisions or other special displays and special input devices. The biggest difference between it and PC is the closed source code and software.

Game console

(noun)

A game console is a type of device that is primarily used for entertainment and uses source code that is only open to licensed software developers.

Atari

Atari 800

Atari 2600

Atari 5200

Domestic Pocket Video Game Machine

Pocket electronic game consoles are popular among teenagers because of their small size and moderate price (between 40 and 200 yuan), which can be used at any time, and some models also have the function of electronic alarm clocks. Since then, its social ownership has also become larger and larger. Its excellent models include LCD screens from Little Wizards, LCD screens from Coramel.

Generally, the compact liquid crystal display game machine has a single fixed game content and uses battery power, so its internal structure is very simple, mainly composed of large-scale application-specific integrated circuits LSI, liquid crystal display screen LCD, key switch circuit, crystal or vibration resistance Rx, Songs and other components.

The first generation of video game console Zhongshan DU-1

The first generation of ubiquitous home video game consoles was a single-chip AY-3-8500 integrated circuit from the American General Instrument Company as the image storage device. This type of machine uses 7.5V DC power. The program only has 4 to 6 ball games or shooting games.

The DU-1 type is relatively simple, so it is cheaper to use one AY-3-8500 integrated circuit. Therefore, the machine is a simple and economical game machine, the price is about 65 yuan. In addition, the use of AY-3-8600, 8700, and 8900 integrated circuits can also form more messy gaming machines.

Third, the second generation of video game consoles: ATARI VCS-2600

The second generation of video game consoles is a representative of ATARI VCS-2600 produced in the United States. It makes full use of the effects of the Apple computer on the game and uses the 6500 series of single-chip microprocessors. However, in the process of reducing the cost of the game console, it chose to reduce the memory capacity as much as possible. Therefore, there are the biggest defects of monotonous images, rough images, simple measures and vulgar games.

Although the game program of the 2600 model is relatively simple, it was popular for being able to replace the program card. It wasn't until the advent of Ren Hell game consoles that they were screened agilely. However, domestic malls are still available for sale, with prices ranging from 100 to 120 yuan. The game card (eight in one) is less than 50 yuan. The same as ATARI VCS-2600 game consoles are Yilong BIT-7000, Crown, Hanlong and so on.

Fourth, the third generation of video game consoles: NINENDO HVC-001

In July 1983, Japan's NINENDO (Nintendo) launched the third generation of video game consoles represented by HVC-001 game consoles. Although this machine still uses the 6500 series 8-bit processor, in addition to the central processing unit (CPU), a dedicated video processing unit (PPU) is selected, so the ability to handle animation and graphics is greatly enhanced, plus a game cartridge The content is colorful, and it continues to change the vulgar and vulgar, occupying the mall quickly.

As the output signal of the original Hell game machine is NTSC, it does not match the PAL system of China, so imported machines are rarely seen in domestic malls. Most currently sold are Hong Kong, Taiwan, or domestically manufactured, modified or assembled game consoles, with prices ranging from 100 to 400 yuan. Most of these models have certain compatibility issues, so special attention should be paid when purchasing.

In addition to Nintendo, there are also small geniuses, Shengtian,

CAANOO listed

South Korean GPH company's new portable game console CAANOO has been launched. CAANOO improves the weakness of the existing GP2X series of steering rods, using ergonomic design to enhance the feel. It also uses acceleration sensors and vibration motors to provide a more convenient gaming environment.

In addition, CAANOO will also provide a comprehensive entertainment environment through the use of Wifi's network functions or 3D stereoscopic images using 3D GPUs, and multimedia technology.

CAANOO has received many people's support during the development process, and hopes to start with 1% to show the possibility of CAANOO's success. South Korea's GPH said: It will strive to become the world's third largest manufacturer of portable game consoles.