System Reviews

Coleco ADAM Computer Review

Part 1: Part 2:   I join Joe Cody from Atari2600.com and we review the Coleco ADAM computer, which ultimately killed Coleco. Why did it do so bad? What could it do?  Find out more here. The ADAM and other …

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History of Consoles: Atari 5200 (1982)

Console: Atari 5200 Manufacturer: Atari Availability: 1982 History: In the early 1980’s Atari was still successful with their Atari 2600 console, but soon there were many competitors including Mattel’s Intellivision (released 1979) that were taking some of the gaming marketshare …

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Rare Xbox Debug System Review

This is a review over the debug system for the original Xbox.  This system was only used by Microsoft employees at their office and was used to help develop and debug games. For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join the …

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History of Consoles: Sega Master System (1986)

  Console: Master System Manufacturer: SEGA Availability: June 1986 (North America) Cost: $200 ($432.21 including inflation) History:  The Sega Master System (also known as simply the SMS) was released in North America in June of 1986, and was first available …

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Bandai WonderSwan Color System Review

Bandai released the WonderSwan in Japan in 1999 to compete with the Game Boy line.  This is a review over the WonderSwan Color which is similar to the original WonderSwan but displays color. For additional posts by Gamester81: Click Here Join …

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Neo-Geo X Gold: Limited Edition Unboxing, First Impressions, and Review

  Unboxing, first impressions, and an overall review of the Neo-Geo X Gold: Limited Edition package. Six months after its launch and at a discounted price, is this retro homage worth checking out?   For additional videos by Austin: Click HereJoin …

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History of Consoles: Nintendo Entertainment System (1985)

Console: Nintendo Entertainment System Manufacturer:  Nintendo Availability: October 18th, 1985 (North America) Price: $299 for the Deluxe Set ($646.16 including inflation) History: The Nintendo Entertainment System (also known as the NES or simply Nintendo) is an 8bit home video game …

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History of Consoles-Microvision (1979)

  Console/Handheld: Microvision Manufacturer: Milton Bradley Availability: November 1979 History: Milton Bradley (best known for their board games) released the Microvision handheld in November of 1979.  It was designed by Jay Smith, who later engineered and designed the Vectrex console. …

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