Rising from the Crash: The History of 3rd Gen Video Game Consoles

In this video, we dive deep into the fascinating history of the 3rd generation of gaming consoles, also known as the 8-bit era. This was a period of intense competition and innovation that set the stage for the gaming industry we know today.

We’ll take a look at the Sega SG-1000, Sega’s first console that was released in 1983, and its role in kickstarting the company's legacy in gaming. Next, we explore the Nintendo Famicom (NES), which revolutionized the industry with its iconic design, memorable games, and the birth of legendary franchises like Super Mario and Zelda.

The video also covers the Sega Mark III (later rebranded as the Master System), a competitor to the NES that introduced impressive graphics and gameplay to the 8-bit market, including a few underrated gems. Additionally, we look at the Atari 7800, which came out in 1986, aiming to revive Atari's dominance in the gaming space with backward compatibility and improved graphics. Finally, we discuss the Atari XEGS, a unique hybrid system that combined a home computer and a game console, showing how Atari tried to blend two worlds in one system.

From groundbreaking technologies to unforgettable games, this video covers the consoles that shaped the third generation of gaming. Join us on a nostalgic journey through the machines that laid the groundwork for the gaming industry as we know it today.

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📖📖📖 Chapters 📖📖📖
00:00 Intro
01:04 Sega SG-1000
07:30 Famicom/NES
13:13 Sega Mark III/Master System
18:05 Atari 7800
21:24 Atari XEGS
26:25 Outro

🎶🎶🎶 Music Credits 🎶🎶🎶
Produced by HAAL Electronica https://haalelectronica.bandcamp.com
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Produced by Nebulous https://www.blitter.com/~nebulous/synthetica.html
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