History of Games Consoles

What year was the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) released in North America?

• 1983

• 1985

• 1987

• 1989

Which company released the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) console?

• Sony

• Nintendo

• Sega

• Atari

What innovative feature did the Nintendo Wii introduce in 2006?

• 3D graphics

• Motion-sensing controllers

• Blu-ray disc support

• Virtual Reality headset

The PlayStation 2 is the best-selling home console of all time.

• True
• False

Which console launched in 2001 and marked Microsoft's entry into the home console market?

• Xbox

• Nintendo

• Wii

• Playstation

What disc format did the PlayStation 3 use that also contributed to the end of the HD-DVD format war?

• DVD

• MiniDisc

• Blu-Ray

• LaserDisc

Which handheld console succeeded the Game Boy Advance?

• Wii U

• PlayStation Portable (PSP)

• Game Boy Color

• Nintendo DS

Which console generation included the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U?

• Sixth Generation

• Seventh Generation

• Eighth Generation

• Ninth Generation

In 2020, which hybrid home/portable console had already sold over 70 million units worldwide?

• Nintendo Switch

• Gameboy

• Xbox

• WiiU

Which console was the first to include a built-in hard drive?

• PlayStation 2

• Xbox

• Sega Dreamcast

• PlayStation 1