History of Video Games

What was the first video game console ever made?

• Atari 2600

• Nintendo Entertainment System

• Magnavox Odyssey

• Sega Genesis

Which console introduced the revolutionary joystick controller?

• Magnavox Odyssey 2

• Intellivision

• Fairchild Channel F

• Atari 2600

What was Nintendo's first console in North America?

• Wii

• Nintendo 64

• Nintendo Entertainment System

• GameCube

Which console was known for bringing arcade experiences to the home?

• PlayStation

• Super Nintendo Entertainment System

• Neo Geo

• Sega Saturn

Which console was the first to sell over 100 million units?

• Sega Genesis

• PlayStation

• Xbox

• Nintendo 64

What made the Sega Dreamcast notable?

• Its handheld mode

• Its DVD playback

• Its online capabilities

• Its motion controls

Which console was released a year before its main competitors in the seventh generation?

• PlayStation 3

• Wii

• Xbox 360

• PlayStation 2

What was a major issue with the Xbox 360?

• Poor online service

• High price

• Lack of games

• Red Ring of Death

Why did the Wii U struggle in the market?

• Poor game selection

• Limited online capabilities

• Bad advertising campaign

• High price

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What is a unique feature of the PlayStation 5?

• Motion controls

• Fast SSD

• Hybrid D-pad

• Backwards compatibility