sega channel sega channel online game service developed sega genesis video game console serving content delivery system launching december sega channel provided public time warner cable cable television services way cable pay play service customers access genesis games online play game demos cheat codes lasting july sega channel operated years release sega generation console sega saturn criticized poorly timed launch high subscription fee sega channel praised innovations downloadable content impact online services video games history released japan mega drive north_america europe regions mega drive sega genesis sega entry bit era video game consoles sega started internet based service console sega japan operating cartridge peripheral called mega system allowed mega drive owners play seventeen games online north american version system dubbed genesis announced released phone based system mega turned japanese mega drive online banking terminal low number titles high price mega drive lack success japan system proved commercial failure mega peripheral found bargain reduced price version console released removed pin port altogether preventing newer model connected service april sega announced sega channel service utilize cable television services deliver content national testing united_states service began june deployment united_states began december complete release north_america june sega channel gained total cable companies signed carry service fees united_states service varied depending location approximately monthly plus activation fee included planning stages service sega looked capitalize rental market seen success sega rented blockbuster inc looking base service offering games demos help sell early sega ceo decided end development sega genesis add sega sega decision support sega saturn released japan placed release sega channel right height genesis decline market peak sega channel subscribers number subscribers dropped years decision shift focus genesis saturn sega looked options bring service service eventually discontinued july technical aspects specifications making initial purchase paying activation fee genesis owners receive inserted cartridge slot console connected console cable television wire use cable output rear cartridge starting genesis console active sega channel installed prompt service main menu loaded process took approximately seconds gamers access content wished play download system minutes game data downloaded board ram erased system powered programming transmission sega channel monthly services started production team sega content month load rom sent satellite station located denver colorado station signal transmitted galaxy satellite uploaded downloaded local cable providers canada south_america europe satellite transmission stage bypassed altogether favor direct sega channel rom cable television order signal function properly clear noise order prevent download ensure issues cable providers clean broadcast signal game library sega channel service known sega line hosted genesis games time titles rotate monthly updates happened weekly basis games service included titles developed sega sonic eternal champions space titles developed sega games reduced content compared cartridge release fit memory super street fighter sega channel hosted games regions receive cartridge release mega man wars alien soldier hosted service north_america service offered demos upcoming games rage games demos rotated regular basis categories games placed remained static change parental controls mind games service received rating rating council service contained system allow parents set order access mature rated content addition games demos sega channel hosted features cheat codes directly accessible network game hints service hosted contests promotion electronic arts triple play event players completed rage brief hour period game accessible given phone number making eligible win prizes reception legacy lifetime sega channel won popular science best new award year likewise august survey conducted sports_illustrated found children years old times likely sega channel purchase sega saturn upcoming nintendo playstation service garner subscribers sega anticipated having million subscribers end year service available million households retrospective reception sega channel praises innovation role development online gaming criticizes high subscription fees timing market ign writer adam notes sega channel caused cable companies clean broadcast signal role development high speed internet stating fact enjoying internet right thanks sega writing ign credits sega channel role development modern gaming content delivery services xbox live arcade playstation network stating sega entire industry learned important lessons sega channel sega committed idea downloads online evidenced dna early services like sega channel modern like demos staple staff networks credits sega channel important step development services criticizes sega poor timing launch sega channel subscription high price according spend month play games dying system sega enterprises caused retailers dump inventory systems sealing fate sega channel echoes sentiments stating sega channel released earlier console genesis launched america things turned differently service gain notice advancement gaming technology notes potential sega channel development time field competitive multiplayer stating sega channel come little earlier life genesis seen exposure maybe online play feasible games developed directly service


playstation playstation japanese hepburn officially abbreviated series video game consoles created owned sony interactive entertainment brand introduced december japan launch original playstation console consists home consoles media center online service line controllers phone multiple magazines original console series playstation video game console ship million units years months initial launch successor playstation released playstation best selling home console date having reached million units sold december sony console playstation released sold million consoles worldwide november sony latest console playstation released selling million consoles hours sale fastest selling console history handheld game console playstation series called playstation portable sold total million units worldwide november successor playstation launched japan december major territories february sold million units january playstation non portable variant playstation handheld game console hardware released playstation series includes digital video recorder integrated playstation playstation short lived high price released outside japan sony television set integrated playstation main series controllers utilized playstation series line vibration feedback having sold million controllers june playstation network online service million users worldwide july comprises online virtual market playstation store allows purchase download games forms subscription based online service known playstation plus social gaming networking service called playstation home million users worldwide time closure march playstation mobile playstation suite software framework provides playstation content mobile devices version supports playstation playstation certain devices run android operating system version released target playstation playstation content set released framework consist original playstation games currently 7th generation playstation products use award winning graphical user interface new touch screen based user interface called launched playstation social networking elements interface additionally playstation original playstation consoles featured support based operating systems discontinued series known numerous marketing campaigns latest greatness commercials united_states series strong line party titles sony interactive entertainment worldwide studios group party developers owned sony interactive entertainment dedicated developing party games series addition series features budget releases titles sony different names region include greatest_hits platinum favorites latin_america best ranges titles history origins playstation sony executive finished managing company hardware engineering divisions time later dubbed father playstation console origins date originally joint project nintendo sony create rom super nintendo denied existence sony deal late march sony revealed super built rom drive incorporated green book technology called play station known consumer electronics june day announcement nintendo announced breaking partnership sony opting instead technology deal broken nintendo unable come agreement revenue split companies breaking partnership infuriated sony president responded appointing responsibility developing playstation project rival nintendo time negotiations going nintendo sony nintendo offering sony non gaming role new partnership proposal swiftly rejected facing increasing criticism work regard entering video game industry sony negotiations officially ended order decide fate playstation project meeting held june consisting sony president playstation head senior members sony board meeting unveiled rom based system working involved playing video games graphics board eventually sony president decided retain project reminded humiliation suffered nintendo strong opposition majority present meeting widespread internal opposition project older generation sony executives team shifted sony headquarters sony music completely separate financial entity owned sony retain project maintain relationships development project helped lead creation dvd according producer chairman uncertainty console primarily focus graphics graphics witnessing success sega fighter japanese arcades direction playstation instantly clear graphics console primary focus formation sony computer entertainment sony music worked closely ceo sony music form sony computer entertainment inc november building block initial partnership sony music helped attract creative talent company assist manufacturing marketing producing discs sony music music discs final key members terry president sony headquarters ceo president new_york based sony interactive entertainment mother company founded sony computer entertainment america playstation project official project finally given green light sony executives years development harrison later president sony computer entertainment worldwide studios recruited attract developers publishers produce games new playstation platform demonstration sony distribution plan tech demos new console game publishers developers hotel tokyo numerous developers began approach playstation later major partners electronic arts west japan factors attracted developers platform use capable rom based console cheaper easier manufacture comparison nintendo rival console cartridge systems project eventually hit japanese stores december gained massive sales lower price point competitor sega saturn popularity console spread release worldwide north_america europe home consoles playstation original playstation released december playstation series console hand held game devices included successor consoles upgrades including net special black playstation tools instructions program playstation games applications smaller version original handheld playstation games acts memory card fifth generation video game consoles competing sega saturn nintendo december playstation shipped combined total million units eventually video game console sell million units released july concurrently successor playstation considerably smaller redesigned version original playstation video game console went consoles including successor remainder year featured main changes predecessor change console second home menu graphical user interface variation previously pal consoles point playstation released months year competitors xbox nintendo gamecube playstation sixth generation video game consoles backwards compatible original playstation games like predecessor received redesign released built sony successful home console world having sold million units sold december november ps2 fastest game console reach million units shipped feat years months launch achievement occurred faster predecessor playstation took years months launch reach figure playstation shipments japan ended december guardian reported january ps2 production ended worldwide studies people world longer use playstation ranked best selling console time model released years launch original playstation playstation major redesign playstation compared predecessor smaller thinner included built port markets integrated sony began shipping revision lighter original lighter sony released revision overhauled internal design incorporating power supply console like original playstation resulting reduced total weight console playstation released november north_america playstation seventh generation game console sony competes microsoft xbox nintendo wii console series introduce use motion sensing technology wireless controller console incorporates blu ray disc player features high definition resolution originally offered hard drive years capacity increased available playstation sold million consoles worldwide november slim model like predecessors playstation released slim model redesigned model smaller lighter power previous models addition features redesigned cooling system smaller cell moved manufacturing process sold excess million units weeks sale redesign features support commonly referred manufacturer link allows control console remote control controller slim runs cooler previous models cell slim longer main power switch similar playstation slim like previous models located console officially released september north_america europe september japan australia new_zealand super slim model sony revealed new super slim playstation new console completely redesigned case sliding door covering disc drive moved console pounds pounds lighter previous slim model console comes flash memory hard drive include super slim selection games available playstation playstation latest video game console sony computer entertainment announced press conference february meeting sony revealed hardware specifications new console eighth generation system launched fourth quarter introduced architecture playstation series according lead system architect mark development playstation began early playstation europe ceo jim ryan emphasized sony wanted avoid launching generation console competition new applications services sony introduced playstation app allowing owners turn second screen enhance gameplay company plans debut playstation game streaming service powered technology incorporating share button new controller making possible view game content streamed live friends sony plans place focus social gameplay playstation released north_america november comparison handheld systems miniature game console created peripheral original playstation released exclusively japan december featured speaker real time clock infrared communication capability standard playstation memory card connecting playstation memory card slot extremely popular japan sony originally plans release united_states plan ultimately scrapped manufacturing supply demand problems playstation portable playstation portable sony handheld console compete nintendo console original model released december march console utilize new optical storage medium known universal media disc store games movies contains internal flash memory storage memory stick pro duo cards similar control layout playstation logo button triangle circle cross square buttons white colored forms models known slim pal territories major hardware revision playstation portable released september series lighter original playstation portable capacity battery reduced run time remained previous model lower power consumption older model batteries work extend playing time slim new finish serial port modified order accommodate new video feature rendering older remote controls incompatible games output external monitors progressive scan mode incapable supporting progressive scan display games non game video output progressive mode charging possible buttons reportedly responsive sony released second hardware revision called included features present built microphone upgraded screen ability output games mode model released october biggest redesign playstation portable date unlike previous models feature drive instead internal flash memory store games videos media extended use memory stick micro flash card unlike previous models battery user unit lighter smaller original lighter smaller compared larger previous models screen reveal main controls overall shape sliding mechanism similar sony internet device produced sold concurrently predecessor replace games purchased downloaded playstation store handheld compatible original physical media universal media disc handheld features playstation controllers connection model budget focused model unlike previous models feature stereo speakers replaced single speaker black finish similar slim playstation announced available pal region playstation released japan december north_america february playstation previously generation portable officially unveiled sony january playstation meeting original model handheld series features inch analog sticks rear motion sensing core arm new series system lighter redesign device announced press conference september prior tokyo game model thinner lighter compared original model additional hour battery life instead includes micro type port internal storage memory released japan october colors white black pink yellow blue olive green north_america hardware released solely japan sony fully integrated playstation video game console sony product utilize linked playstation portable transfer videos music features software video photo audio editing supports online game compatibility internal games utilize ps2 example final_fantasy supported product released sony playstation brand include controller device television sets released sony inch television incorporates playstation console ports inch playstation branded television officially called playstation display released late feature television multiplayer games player respective screen appear television respective glasses instead seeing split screen player player screen displayed glasses sony play play android powered slide resembling developed sony aimed gamers playstation certified download playstation suite app sony sony playstation certified android released offer playstation controllers integrate playstation network application following models released sony tablet sony tablet tablet tablet playstation playstation known asia playstation non portable variant playstation handheld announced september sony computer entertainment japan presentation instead featuring display screen console connects television users play controller difference features controller handheld certain games compatible dependent system touch screen rear microphone camera device said compatible games digital playstation portable playstation engine titles system supports remote play compatibility playstation allowing players stream games separate connected allows users stream content video services access playstation store system released japan november north_america october europe november playstation playstation upcoming virtual reality device produced sony computer entertainment makes sets images visible playstation includes audio technology hear angles prominent features playstation includes inch resolution display handle eliminate produce smooth image device known low build speculated date release october games console variety games games released original playstation backwards compatible played directly successors playstation playstation games played playstation portable purchased downloaded list classics playstation store games released playstation currently played original console early models playstation backwards compatible playstation types games released blu ray discs downloadable games playstation store playstation portable consists numerous games available physical media universal media disc digital download playstation store games available available playstation store playstation consists games available physical media playstation card digital download playstation store party games sony computer entertainment worldwide studios group video game developers owned sony computer entertainment dedicated developing video games exclusively playstation series consoles series produced best selling franchises series racing video games critically acclaimed titles series notable franchises include god war twisted metal recently series infamous releases greatest_hits north_america platinum range pal territories best japan asia video games sony playstation playstation playstation playstation portable consoles officially released lower price sony region qualifications enter release program initially playstation era game sell copies later market year enter greatest_hits range playstation era requirements increased minimum number copies sold increasing game market months playstation portable games market months copies sold currently playstation game market months sell copies meet greatest_hits criteria classics games released originally playstation released playstation store playstation playstation portable classics compilations playstation games remastered playstation single disc additional features graphics playstation support support playstation network trophies playstation mobile playstation suite cross platform cross device software framework aimed providing playstation content currently original playstation games devices including playstation certified android devices playstation online services playstation online service online gaming playstation consoles started july release playstation unnamed online service japan later august saw release north_america followed european release june service 31st march playstation network released playstation network online service focusing online multiplayer gaming digital media delivery service provided run sony computer entertainment use playstation later implemented playstation portable playstation playstation video game consoles service currently million users worldwide july sony entertainment network provides features users like playstation home playstation store trophies playstation store playstation store online virtual market available users playstation playstation portable game consoles playstation network store uses physical currency playstation network cards playstation store gaming content updated tuesday offers range downloadable content purchase available free charge available content includes games add content playable demos themes game movie trailers service accessible icon store accessed remote play connection store available application media september million downloads playstation store worldwide video content films television shows available playstation store playstation available new sony computers sony blu ray disc players february life playstation life playstation folding home application available playstation connected stanford_university folding home distributed computer network allowed user donate console spare processing cycles project folding home supported stanford_university volunteers contribution society computing power project research project eventually contribute creation vital folding home client developed sony computer entertainment collaboration stanford_university life playstation consisted virtual view earth contained current weather news information cities countries world world heritage channel offered information historical sites united village channel project designed share information communities cultures worldwide playstation system software update version october life playstation project ended playstation plus playstation plus subscription based service playstation network standard services enables auto download feature allows console automatically download game patches system software updates subscribers gain early exclusive access game demos premium downloadable content game trials retail games like infamous playstation store items free subscription downloadable items include playstation store free playstation network games classics playstation themes playstation blog playstation blog online playstation focused gaming blog playstation network launched june launch featured numerous interviews party companies square_enix posts high ranking sony computer entertainment executives jack president chief executive officer sony computer entertainment sub site blog called playstation blog share launched march allowed readers blog users playstation blog submit ideas playstation team playstation related vote ideas submissions playstation app playstation app application released january european countries ios version android version installed million times march allows users view trophies friends online read date information playstation feature gaming functionality playstation mobile playstation mobile playstation suite software framework provide downloadable playstation content devices running android playstation framework cross platform cross device sony calls hardware neutral currently set release end calendar year addition android devices certified able play playstation suite content smoothly certified playstation certified certification playstation playstation based video game streaming service provide playstation gaming content playstation playstation playstation playstation service currently allows users pay access selection original playstation titles game basis subscription playstation announced january consumer electronic sony presented demos god war ascension souls playable playstation playstation launched open beta united_states canada july september october support select coming later year online social networking services playstation home playstation home community based social gaming networking service playstation playstation network available directly playstation membership free requires account home development early started open public beta test december home allows users create custom avatar suit user preference users avatar personal apartment default bought won items travel home world cross region constantly updated sony partners world known space public spaces display fun meeting people home features mini games single player multiplayer users shop new items express home features video screens places advertising main video content shown theatre entertainment home plays host variety special events range prize giving events entertaining events users use home connect friends content notable feature home world console based alternate reality game took place secret areas home created room playstation portable room officially spelled capital letters infinity symbol place beta tested japan october april development room halted april negative feedback community announced tgs supposed similar service playstation home developed launching directly playstation network section enabled like home owners able invite owners rooms enjoy real time communication closed beta test begun japan software originally graphical user interface currently playstation playstation portable variety sony devices interface features icons spread horizontally screen navigation moves icons instead icons categories organize options available user icon selected horizontal bar appear vertically directions directional pad accessed game albeit restrictions allows players access certain areas menu game available playstation capacity play users music game added update feature dependent game developers enable feature games update existing games designed playstation graphical user interface set incorporate social networking features playstation network designed specifically user interface users operating systems playstation sony released useful fully functioning operating system video game console net experiment original playstation kit included internal hard disk drive necessary software tools turned playstation fledged computer system running users utilize network connect playstation internet monitor cable connect playstation computer monitors keyboard mouse control playstation playstation playstation excluding playstation slim supports running prior need buying additional hardware purchase yellow dog provides official distribution downloaded successfully installed operated console use playstation allowed users access processing elements sony implemented restricting access feature install second operating system playstation removed update released controllers early playstation controllers released playstation control pad controller original playstation featured basic design pad main select buttons green triangle red circle red blue cross blue pink square start select buttons face shoulder buttons featured named left right sony released playstation analog use flight simulation games original digital controller replaced dual analog added analog sticks based technology analog controller succeeded controller series released controller playstation succeeded predecessor dual analog longest running series controllers playstation brand addition original digital controller start select pad featured analog sticks similar fashion previous dual analog controller depressed activate buttons series consists controllers fourth controller released playstation standard controller released playstation second current controller released playstation went massive redesign default input playstation release compatible originally eventually update enabled official controller playstation based design series lacking vibration motors series controllers like dual analog feature analog button analog sticks analog sticks use games support digital input original controller playstation controllers analog sticks enabled beginning playstation button featured incorporated logo similar function xbox guide button included controllers playstation button replaces analog button controllers pressing button brings holding brings system options quit game change controller settings turn system turn controller playstation playstation motion sensing game controller platform playstation video game console sony computer entertainment based handheld motion controller playstation uses playstation eye track position sensors detect motion revealed june playstation launched hardware available launch included main playstation motion controller optional playstation sub controller playstation implemented existing playstation console sony states treating debut major platform launch planning aggressive marketing campaign support addition selling controllers individually sony plans provide different bundle options playstation hardware including starter kit eye motion controller demo disc priced console pack console eye motion controller motion controller select games media magazines playstation brand wide series magazines different continents covering playstation related articles stories magazines work closely sony come demo discs playstation games currently magazines circulation playstation official magazine playstation official magazine official playstation magazine australia years playstation magazines spawned defunct include official playstation magazine official playstation magazine official playstation magazine rom magazine playstation underground non traditional magazine sony computer entertainment america produced published spring spring subscribers received playstation cds booklet colorful packaging quarter cds contained interviews programmers moves game demos kind memory card saves issues showed game created basic design final product cds run playstation proved useful marketing tool spawned line playstation underground demo cds contained highlights recent issues playstation underground seemingly game demos packed single unlike playstation underground available stores published twice year summer winter usually newly released coming soon games sony decided phase underground focus release playstation playstation underground cds mainly hands collectors days marketing playstation known advertising campaigns advertising playstation console iteration playstation lives letter printed red denote word ready stood ready ninth september letter printed red denote word ready ready power playstation society playstation series playstation seen playstation systems games commercials forever playstation beginning live playstation face button icons denote certain letters live world play welcome place fun ultimate got better playstation today playstation portable yeah series series got better series time world hands europe territories step game territory series playstation wait welcome number denote printed red living play number denote printed red commercials slim game start start countries long live play slim stop playing slim greatness playstation changes action playstation network download play connect playstation stop playing world play playstation future push boundaries play greatness players greatest play notable advertising campaigns notable recent playstation commercials series commercials featuring fictional character called kevin butler vice president playstation commercials usually advertise playstation games series comedic answers dear playstation commercials garnered popularity gamers debut commercial received criticism government reference common originating nigeria sony issued apology new version line changed produced spin campaign created playstation portable features similar campaign commercials called step game campaign featuring fictional teenage character named marcus rivers acting similar fashion kevin butler answering dear playstation netherlands white commercials july advertising campaign netherlands released white model dressed entirely white black model dressed entirely black compare sony new white original piano black series ads depicted models fighting drew criticism media racist sony maintains feature racist message want november marketing company employed sony american division created website entitled want designed promote site contained blog written charlie teenage boy attempting friend parents buy providing music video charlie rapping visitors website quickly recognized website registered marketing company exposing campaign sites youtube sony forced admit site fact marketing campaign interview sony admitted idea poorly executed reception australian newspaper age wrote article playstation brand numerous interviews conducted people industry interview brand associate professor communication media bond university said playstation ignited imagination video games game designers called brand revolutionary playstation changed gaming distribution sales image wells naughty dog said playstation responsible making playing games cool listed playstation brand number social brands ranking based aspects mainly dealing popular social media sites aspects social networking video sharing photo sharing stated playstation brand sony products completely stand apart competitors stating ask average person street favorite sony product hear playstation april playstation brand followed brand social networking site facebook million fans followers total brand entertainment industry study entertainment retail shown playstation brand interactive making posts social networking sites facebook twitter july sony boasted company release video playstation playstation playstation sold combined total million units announced tokyo game september playstation home game consoles claim market share home consoles japan playstation strongest selling console brand worldwide


game gear game gear bit handheld game console released sega october japan north_america europe australia game gear primarily competed nintendo game boy handheld shares hardware master system able play titles master system possible use containing color screen landscape format sega positioned game gear superior handheld game boy game gear rushed market unique game library price point gave edge issues short battery life lack original titles weak support sega game gear unable surpass game boy selling million units march game gear succeeded genesis discontinued released budget system license sega reception game gear mixed praise color screen processing power time criticisms large size battery life uneven reception quality game library history developed project mercury game gear released japan october north_america europe australia originally japan north_america europe game gear designed compete game boy nintendo released console designed portable version master system featured powerful systems game boy including color screen contrast screen rival order improve design competition sega designed game gear similar shape genesis controller idea curved surfaces longer length game gear comfortable hold game boy despite similarities game gear shared master system games directly playable game gear able played handheld use called master gear original game gear pack title columns similar cartridge nintendo included launched game boy late start handheld gaming market sega rushed game gear stores quickly having nintendo sales handheld market method sega based hardware game gear master system albeit larger color palette predecessor game gear supported colors compared colors supported master system intention master system games easy port game gear game gear designed superior game boy design came cost battery life game boy run hours batteries game gear required batteries run hours quick launch japan handheld sold units days month number orders system according sega america marketing director robert clearly need quality portable system provides features systems failed deliver means easy view colour graphics exciting quality games appeal ages release marketing game gear launch sega success marketing bit home console genesis advertising mature option gamers keeping approach sega positioned game gear grown option compared game boy sega marketing japan perspective instead opting advertisements japanese women featuring handheld sega worldwide advertising prominently positioned game gear cooler console game boy north_america marketing game gear included comparisons sega new handheld game boy likened game boy players sega advertisement featured quote color blind wouldn mind portable advertising drew fire nintendo sought protests organized sega insulting disabled persons sega responded statement sega america president tom saying nintendo spend time improving products marketing working scenes activities ultimately debate little impact sales game gear europe australia regions receive game gear delays receiving new handheld paid order new system game gear release europe video game distributor virgin unveiled price game gear positioning expensive game boy expensive color system marketing united_kingdom included use slogan good takes sega included advertisements game gear decline support game gear sega drastically hurt focus home console systems addition success genesis sega supporting home system sega developing new bit system sega saturn despite selling million units march game gear able match success main rival game boy sold times number system late sales hurt nintendo release game boy pocket smaller version game boy run aaa batteries plans bit successor game gear bring sega handheld gaming fifth generation video games new handheld system sega leaving genesis portable version genesis place released sega officially end support game gear japan worldwide system longer supported sega party developer released version game gear games new games released port super version compatible previous game gear games incompatible master system years later march nintendo announced 3ds virtual console service nintendo feature games game gear technical specifications handheld game console game gear designed played held horizontally console contains bit chip central processing unit master system screen square inches size able display colors time total palette colors display resolution screen order allow gamers play low lighting situations powered batteries game gear approximate battery life hours order duration save money consumers sega released types external battery packs game gear system contains ram additional video ram audio supplied texas instruments master system unlike master system stereo sound able supplied output physically game gear measures high deep accessories created game gear lifespan system cartridge slot allowed watch game gear screen released add expensive unique collectors contributed system popularity super wide gear game gear screen compensate relatively small size released known game gear car cars cigarette power system traveling gear gear cable established data connection game gear systems multiplayer game let users play course lifespan game gear received number variations later releases included different colors console including blue sports variation released north_america bundled world series baseball lion king white version released sold bundle versions included red themed unit bundled game kid kids gear japan variation targeted children game library games released game gear time console launch software titles available prices game initially ranged black plastic rounded aid removal titles system included sonic space land illusion starring mouse considered best game system gamesradar later titles took advantage success genesis sega bit video game console games released franchises originally released genesis large game gear library consists master system ports landscape orientation game gear screen similarities hardware handheld console master system easy developers port master system games game gear nintendo licensing practices lifespan game gear party developers available create games sega system contributing factor large number master system ports game gear likewise game gear library contained games available pulling sales away helping establish game gear position market game gear library consisted titles game boy library contained individual games game gear titles released nintendo 3ds virtual console service nintendo virtual console releases handled reception game gear surpassed far game boy handheld marketplace retrospective reception game gear mixed gamepro listed game gear 10th list worst selling time criticized aspects implementation technology stated game gear considered success having nearly million units sold according gamepro reviewer blake snow unlike game boy game gear landscape holding position making cramped human beings hands hold game gear considered success frame relative high price constant consumption batteries lack appealing games ultimately kept sega releasing true successor gamesradar offered praise system library stating bit bright color screen basically sega master system hands batteries suck dry playing sonic road bus car dark supposed sleeping couldn game boy contrast ign reviewer noted game gear biggest fault game library compared game boy stating software completely lacking compared chief rival quality games didn matter game gear powerful color screen reverse fortunes content innovation beat technology formula nintendo right continued wii later went praise parts game gear library stating master system good games fun time retro gamer praised sega accomplishment surviving competition nintendo handheld console market game gear noting gone nintendo ultimately lost sega game gear managed longest sales sony fans remain piece classic gaming hardware legacy lives forever


xbox xbox home video game console developed microsoft announced successor xbox console xbox family released november north_america europe countries australia brazil september europe countries september japan september china competes sony playstation nintendo wii eighth generation video game consoles xbox game console released china specifically shanghai free trade zone microsoft marketed device entertainment system competed digital media players apple google platforms moving away predecessor based architecture xbox marks shift architecture original xbox features accelerated processing unit built instruction set console places increased emphasis cloud computing integration entertainment applications services offering ability live television programming existing set box digital digital terrestrial television enhanced program guide split screen applications improved second screen support console includes redesigned marketed providing improved motion tracking voice recognition use graphical user interface games xbox offers ability users record share clips gameplay live stream directly streaming platforms console controller redesigned xbox redesigned body pad capable delivering directional feedback controller button input prior official release xbox received mixed reviews entertainment oriented features praised controversy surrounded policy changes xbox release including proposed digital rights management system concerns mandate times microsoft retracted changes prior launch received positive reception refined controller design features user interface voice navigation history xbox successor xbox microsoft previous video game console introduced seventh generation video game consoles april microsoft announced end production years received number small hardware revisions reduce unit size improve reliability microsoft chris lewis stated halfway aided introduction motion year lewis stated extend years initial hardware successor commonly referred industry xbox reportedly hands developers early official developer kit appeared available developers leaked documents suggested new console include improved cloud access games media integration phone tablet devices technology provide players heads displays glasses worn player microsoft comment reported features similar leaked design documents suggested microsoft seeking eliminate ability play games microsoft later clarified reviewing design thinking push boundaries technology like comment validity information console publicly unveiled xbox press conference designed cover unit broad social capabilities second press event console held june focusing video game oriented functionality time microsoft announced console released different markets november later amended change pushed release date markets attributed complexity device voice recognition capabilities later september xbox released markets including remaining markets europe japanese market middle eastern markets announcement actual launch product microsoft significant changes console initially system able play disc based game disc initial install came requirement users connect online day restrictions games policies reversed june members international group pleaded guilty gaining unauthorized access microsoft computer network obtaining sensitive information relating xbox xbox live time security breach microsoft development stage generation gaming system spent hundreds hours searching microsoft network copying log credentials source code technical specifications data group members driven immense curiosity microsoft unreleased xbox console associated software stolen access credentials committed physical theft entering secure building microsoft washington campus carrying away development kits hardware design xbox exterior consists tone liquid black finish half finished grey black console consists large air vent design intended evoke entertainment oriented simplified look previous console changes led rings xbox replaced glowing white xbox logo communicate system status user overall ventilation design console xbox designed sit horizontally unlike competitor playstation xbox powered jaguar accelerated processing unit core totaling ram memory memory features additional embedded static ram memory eurogamer told prior release simultaneous read write operations capable theoretical memory memory achieved operations involved alpha transparency blending system includes non hard drive blu ray disc optical drive hard drive space operating system remainder available storage games june software update drives connected xbox expand capacity external drives support capacity reported ram reserved operating system utility software leaving games console graphics processing unit based architecture units total running providing estimated peak theoretical power networking xbox supports wireless direct xbox supports resolution video output surround sound corporate vice president marketing strategy microsoft stated hardware restriction prevent games running resolution unlike xbox xbox support resolutions xbox supports input output support composite component video console monitor internal temperature adjust accordingly prevent alongside increasing fan speed additional measures taken including forcing hardware run lower power state feature present xbox restricting power consumption maximum performance setting intended resort prevent permanent hardware damage controller xbox controller maintains overall layout found xbox controller form changes include form analog sticks way directional pad redesigned shoulder buttons curved shape menu view buttons replaced start select buttons trigger features independent rumble motors called impulse allows developers program directional vibration trigger firing gun work create feedback indicates direction incoming hit controller contains light allow tracked paired detect held automatically enter low power state updated revision controller released june includes millimeter jack minor changes xbox controller includes micro port attached micro cable controller operate battery power charge remotely supported computers running windows later drivers xbox wireless allows wireless use xbox controllers windows computers running windows later elite wireless controller elite controller released october described marketed elite controller elite gamer containing parts hair trigger locks allow users reduce distance pressed register press software buttons updated natural user interface redesigned recreated provide motion tracking voice commands xbox features wide angle time flight camera camera comparison resolution xbox version processes second data map environment improved accuracy predecessor track people referred skeletons perform heart rate tracking track controller gestures codes xbox live gift cards default voice recognition active times console receive voice commands user needed console sleep mode possible console command settings available change individual functions active prior mandate xbox consoles initially shipped included june cheaper xbox introduced microsoft stated decision offer xbox offer choice people allow people buy xbox ramp afford allowing games use processing power previously reserved updated xbox development kit issued june allows developers explicitly disable motion tracking functionality games allowing access additional system resources represent processing power resources previously reserved skeletal tracking regardless attached use windows compatible released july released standalone optional item october bundled digital copy dance central spotlight software services xbox runs operating systems games run separate operating system user interface run stripped core variant windows originally windows launch architecture allows resources allocated specifically different aspects console functions including processing ensuring absolute guarantee performance games snapped screen form xbox supports universal windows platform designed run xbox windows windows mobile windows platform xbox user interface modeled metro design language divided home community store sections guide accessed double pressing xbox guide button providing access common functions friends list user party settings users games xbox button controller voice command run actively background game run time use enables ability control console voice commands xbox voice control capabilities similar albeit richer xbox motion control support available feature removed new xbox experience low usage voice assistant added provide expanded voice command functionality natural language recognition originally layout similar windows start screen horizontal scrolling tile based interface design replaced xbox preview program members september current interface known new xbox experience publicly released november system update features xbox view play content storage devices media player app application allows video blu ray disc dvd media xbox provides ability feed live television serving pass existing television provider set box optional digital allows use digital terrestrial television console provides electronic program guide known existing streaming functionality provide recommendations based viewing history integrated access app channels corresponding online video services voice control set box television controlled xbox provide functionality recording television programs executive indicated xbox work tandem existing television services microsoft need work directly provide extended functionality integration digital allows limited functionality live minutes june microsoft announced plans functionality xbox hold xbox live xbox live service scaled use xbox users cloud storage available save music films games saved content developers able use live windows cloud computing platform offer dynamic game content functionality users friends xbox reinstated new xbox experience update players use studio app edit share clips minutes gameplay footage automatically recorded console games developed recording automatically triggered response notable events achievements xbox live streaming platform users use voice commands immediately begin streaming footage current game directly service use camera microphone record video audio narration users feature recorded clips xbox live profile page showcase section xbox premium online features multiplayer voice communication broadcasting studio games gold require xbox live gold subscription use unlike xbox user xbox live gold subscription benefits apply users designated home console requiring separate subscription user june applications longer require xbox live gold membership use additional outside services required second screen streaming xbox app provides extended functionality xbox allowing devices running windows phone windows ios android companion device xbox features console remote control messages activity feed purchasing content providing integration certain games content app stream live android windows devices console digital windows succeeded xbox app supports local streaming games xbox personal computers running windows xbox controller windows compatible voice chat games requiring supported game online streaming available functionality partnership users able stream xbox games rift virtual reality means xbox app windows currently immediate plans direct integration xbox rift games xbox games distributed retail blu ray disc digitally downloads xbox games store xbox games installed console storage users begin play portions game opening levels installation download reaches specific point remainder game downloaded installed background updates games system software downloaded background standby game installed physical media disc required purposes game installed console console owner longer access disc owner option install hard drive purchasing xbox live installed game acts game installed hard drive active internet connection required games particularly integrate cloud computing backward compatibility launch xbox native backward compatibility original xbox xbox games senior project management planning director albert explained microsoft initially considering cloud gaming platform enable backward compatibility felt problematic varying internet connection qualities xbox live director programming larry major nelson state users theoretically use port console pass xbox alternatively device supports output including competing consoles xbox process generate small display xbox backward compatibility uses software system software xbox titles supported feature public launch added following months xbox games contained rare replay packaged standalone applications xbox microsoft stated publishers need provide permission company allow expect number supported games increase significantly time microsoft fourteen party publishers offer supported games games gold titles xbox november compatible xbox division head hinted possibility adding support games original xbox focusing xbox compatibility reception pre release post unveiling official unveiling xbox editorial staff game informer offered praise criticism console matt described console microsoft intent control living room called xbox instant switching features impressive console step right direction regards entertainment especially prospect avoiding usage non intuitive user found cable set boxes jeff said microsoft great ideas console failed properly communicate controversy microsoft initially announced different game licensing scheme xbox release games including purchased retail bound user xbox live account users access purchased games xbox console play games disc installed allow users share games designated family members users trade games participating retailers transfer game directly xbox live friend list days licenses console required connect internet hours console connect games disabled console connected reaction digital rights management scheme greatly negative critics felt changes consumers sale rights games purchased physical media games licensed users sold disc install game ownership license permission microsoft stated publishers impose restrictions activation fees second hand copies games xbox chief marketing strategy officer explained system built digital distribution mind microsoft wanted maintain availability games physical media noted microsoft giving publishers objections games trying balance needs consumers industry trading sharing abilities platform added level flexibility seen online distribution platforms time microsoft press conference june criticized focusing games increased graphical capabilities provided experiences similar previous generation games giving little incentive buying new console sony press conference later evening gamespot editor tom went microsoft anti trying punish loyal customers strict restrictions saying game restrictions online microsoft happily implementing xbox sony elevated playstation console grab holiday season author art felt microsoft priced xbox high premium competitor system holiday season response microsoft june microsoft announced response negative reaction reverse changes xbox game licensing model xbox users able share physical games restrictions mandatory software update console initial setup process enable blu ray dvd video console require permanent internet connection operate changes required family sharing features ability play games disc installation dropped xbox chief product officer stated family sharing feature return future implemented launch time restraints don president microsoft interactive entertainment business stated licensing changes response negative public reaction analysts believed change direct response sony aggressive position press conference leader xbox development announced departure microsoft july ceo analysts speculated departure poor response subsequent reversal plans xbox microsoft similarly controversial requirement xbox times function privacy advocates argued data targeted advertising perform unauthorized surveillance users response claims microsoft reiterated voice recognition motion tracking disabled users data advertising privacy policy console user generated content permission response pre launch changes belief microsoft decisions systems poor judgement journalists consumers jokingly gave xbox nicknames xbox reference xbox microsoft decision reverse controversial decisions suggesting company throwing bone consumers making changes critical reception release xbox received favorable reviews critics reviewers launch review gave xbox design described larger size noted console cooler operation praised indicating potentially higher reliability xbox launch controller praised battery life premium design members site staff felt shoulder buttons previous designs design xbox interface received mixed reviews noting carried windows design language interface hiding functions controller menu button awkward use controller motion gestures seemingly encouraging users use voice navigation instead praised having robust voice navigation xbox felt voice navigation learning curve understanding works doesn user following smart match improved voice chat features noted xbox live panned offering ability launch use real playstation despite local network functionality comparison xbox interacted outside set boxes drawing comparisons operations felt xbox overall experience feels like major step forward set boxes makes xbox obvious center living room similarly modest launch describing xbox design artist rendering technology acknowledging controller mere xbox design praised controller improved pad criticized stiff shoulder buttons received positive reviews face recognition improved motion tracking whilst magical false positive voice command reaching controller overall interface considered intuitive flexible playstation game library view described sadly rows owned piece software listed games require disc run alongside console panned missing certain promised features launch studio game streaming certain services later critics felt xbox functionality matured year following launch acknowledged improvements xbox software original release user interface comparison xbox playstation explaining navigating interface problematic simply transparency logic root countless xbox game performance mixed titles showing slower performance multi platform games performing better xbox praised console providing better lineup services free cloud save data users requires playstation plus functionality support high speed secondary storage having slightly better lineup upcoming concluding clear advantage launch edge slowly microsoft worked xbox original similarly felt xbox felt like media today months ago citing studio microsoft decision drop xbox live gold requirement streaming lot potential locked away inside hardware system developers beginning figure playstation upper hand comes certain party titles remain way microsoft point mystery console dependence subscription functionality voice recognition games run resolution ign praised xbox evolved launch acknowledging microsoft good promise listening consumers rolling steady stream updates deepened xbox console offers console slightly lower level graphics capabilities comparison playstation noted spot instances graphics detailed environments immediately people generally won notice difference xbox playstation versions game running examples gorgeous xbox games noted sunset number hidden options xbox user interface hunting treasure room voice commands combination access common functions xbox app praised helping provide streamlined user experience retail configurations launch xbox available single retail configuration included console hard drive controller united_states june microsoft released new xbox retail configuration costing standalone xbox use models released october june microsoft lowered price stock model released new model containing hard drive markets halo master chief collection microsoft lowered price selected limited time offer unspecified length june price models lowered october anticipation launch xbox august microsoft announced xbox elite new solid state hybrid drive elite controller released november elite bundle timed exclusive microsoft store xbox elite bundle dropped special editions pre ordered xbox release received special day edition featured day inscriptions controller unique achievement white launch team edition given exclusively microsoft staff members featuring inscription launch team console controller bundled dead rising son rome zoo similar limited edition gifted entertainment employees following release black white orange color scheme similarly styled controller inspired game controller released publicly tie xbox consoles bundled digital copies specific games released including october non bundle featuring white xbox digital copy sunset released marking public availability white xbox models similar white hardware bundle released quantum break november limited edition bundle released duty advanced warfare featuring dark grey gold hardware controller design sound effects console power buttons inspired aesthetics game sentinel task force digital copy advanced warfare day zero edition special game items featuring digital copies assassin creed unity assassin creed black flag released november equipped version includes digital copy dance central spotlight non bundle released march includes digital copy halo master chief collection bundle released september features blue colored hardware racing stripes push button start inspired design power button hardware sound effects limited edition halo guardians bundle released october week launch game features gray finish metallic blue accents military insignia detailing hardware sound effects sales november microsoft confirmed sold million xbox consoles hours available based approximately shopping receipts tracked included purchase video game video game console xbox highest selling console black friday sales period united_states december microsoft announced sold approximately million units days sale december microsoft announced fastest selling console united_states based group figures report clarified playstation sales included additional week november data month compared xbox looking sales average week basis xbox led mind supply typically constrained second week launch january microsoft announced approximately million consoles sold worldwide earnings report january microsoft announced million xbox units shipped worldwide november microsoft announced shipped million units retailers worldwide company revealed price cut sales console previous week december microsoft announced based group figures xbox best selling console november xbox sold poorly japan selling total figure consoles launch week comparison xbox sold consoles japan opening week week ending june xbox sold consoles japan way comparison week wii sold consoles microsoft released official cumulative sales numbers december launch year electronic arts reported financial xbox sold million consoles january hardware revisions


genesis genesis known sega handheld game console sega released north_america october portable variation sega home console sega genesis known mega drive outside north_america designed mega jet portable version home console designed use airline flights japan served succeed game gear handheld console released sega unique additional functionality home console video port designed television set released late genesis era short lifespan sold exclusively north_america officially released worldwide employs regional timing release october released active game library genesis titles include pack titles sega focus sega saturn left handheld incompatible genesis including power base sega history genesis represents sega entry bit era video game consoles japan sega released mega jet portable version mega drive designed use japan flights condensed version mega jet requires connection television screen power source outside airline flights useful cars equipped television set cigarette lighter planning release new handheld console successor game gear sega originally intended produce system feature interface released years handheld tiger electronics technology expensive time handheld estimated high cost instead sega chose suspend idea instead release genesis handheld version genesis development project venus released october north_america release years market span genesis existing library genesis games according sega america research development head joe miller intended game gear replacement believes little planning sega japan new handheld sega supporting different consoles saturn genesis game gear master system sega add japan mega drive successful saturn successful sony playstation sega enterprises ceo decided focus saturn sega decided stop focusing genesis time sold original price technical specifications similar genesis mega jet main possessing similar memory graphics sound capabilities nearly identical size console variation completely self sufficient inch color screen contains output allows played television screen feature unique design elements handheld similar game gear included buttons compatibility later genesis releases included red power switch jack volume separate controller input multiplayer games powered battery pack known genesis batteries provide battery life hours consumed power sega earlier portable gaming console game gear lacks reset button makes impossible complete certain games men video game require pressing button finish certain objectives fully compatible genesis including sega team play mega mouse sega channel network add compatible power base sega means play genesis titles standard genesis play master system sega titles respective add game library game library instead plays genesis games time launch games available play pack title included boot games genesis earlier party titles compatibility issues played successfully played use game likewise inability accommodate use add unable play games sega master system sega sega employs regional methods found bypass reception legacy reception mixed poor timing market blake snow gamepro listed fifth list worst selling time criticizing poor timing market inadequate advertising poor battery life scott placed simply timing reasons lack sales stating reason failure combination poor timing company relatively high cost machine pack genesis owners invest bit system staff retro gamer praised saying retrospective true bit handheld declared best variant genesis article retro gamer notes low production states sega concept mega drive rolled true successor mega drive sega succeeded original goal life mega drive


handheld game console released japan developed company laboratory released fifth generation video game consoles later models color officially supported discontinued lifespan variation released outside japan powered bit central processing unit took advantage low price point long battery life comparison competition nintendo game boy color neo pocket color later improvements took advantage quality upgrades handheld screen added color playable vertically horizontally features unique library games including numerous party titles based licensed anime properties significant party support square overall variations combined sell estimated million units managed obtain japanese handheld video game console market nintendo game boy advance retrospective feedback praises potential despite low sales brief time holding nintendo marketplace history founded originally manufacturer toy cars plastic models major player toy industry licensing popular anime characters beginning 1970s manufactured games based television programs dedicated consoles company released japan party family computer company greatest success electronic games virtual pet released despite plans merge sega form sega merger called suddenly board directors decided oppose merger week approving sega turn decided accept actions emergency board meeting later day president took responsibility failing gain support company merger result entered market outside support engineer known creating game boy handheld system nintendo failure virtual boy left company order create engineering firm laboratory approached create compete game boy involved development new handheld died car accident released officially unveiled tokyo october chose system highlight aesthetics technical capabilities swan recognized elegant bird powerful legs help swim company promised hour battery life low retail price launch lineup roughly games launched march available colors pearl white skeleton green silver metallic skeleton red blue metallic skeleton blue skeleton black gold limited edition tone models released frozen mint blue colors chosen online poll website metallic models pearl white discontinued july room special tone models despite nintendo release game boy color months remained confident screen perform original black white game boy previously successful color screen competitors sega game gear basis battery life quality game library retail price cheaper competition signed agreement bring handheld north_america ultimately decided western release exact reason unknown crowded handheld video game console market suggested factor later year announced color incorporate color screen retaining backward compatibility original released december japan available pearl blue pearl pink crystal black crystal blue crystal orange launch moderate success system selling units month release color released nintendo announced game boy advance featured superior hardware color lower price point compared advance despite peaking handheld market share japan sales recovered game boy advance reached store shelves march redesign color titled released japan july game boy advance held poll website determine colors released system blue violet wine red crystal blue crystal black despite low price improved screen unable compete announced line low demand backed producing video game hardware altogether handheld sold million units million original million color technical specifications main bit original model screen capable displaying shades gray contrast displayed main competitor game boy similar handheld extra set buttons allowing console played different angles buttons allow gamers play games portrait landscape series powered single battery original version having battery life hours included handheld built memory allowing players save games screen inches displays resolution sound capabilities consist channels play sample bit sounds volume pitch levels features accessories developed official software development kit aimed amateur programmers released corporation sold cost allows games developed programming language created connect handheld lacks port remote controlled robot known operated unit addition handheld connected sony device known functionality rarely exploited wireless way play player game later models capable connecting internet mobile phone network physical measurements color centimetres slightly larger original weighs includes ram shared video ram work ram screen color display colors palette sprites line offers backward compatibility previous titles screen larger original measuring inches improves design color use monitor superior response time monitor system helped reduce motion handheld graphics unit case redesigned approximate battery life hours game library laboratories claims sold million game developing games assistance developers owned time added support way anime licenses licensed titles developed titles handheld contributed remakes final_fantasy final_fantasy final_fantasy later came game boy advance contributed received ports space invaders augmented releases titles including exclusive titles franchises compete developed puzzle game system ultimately named honor sequel known launch title color certain games produced kit judgment noted excellent titles support considered known party developers supported console publishers continued exclusively support nintendo departure developer return nintendo cited factor diminishing sales later years developers ported games game boy advance popular later multiple system software include reception selling million units picked japan ultimately nintendo game boy advance brightly colored screen deep game library game boy advance ensured nintendo near monopoly handheld console market japan release playstation portable sony retrospective feedback handheld praises accomplishments defines niche handheld appeals certain gamers parish considers ultimate expression design philosophy notes modest impact market blames lack success stating ultimately remembered highly localized history handheld games platform genuinely held system obscurity resulted poor timing strangely strategy inherent flaws design machine parish goes lack release north_america stating given hard find neo pocket systems games retail hard imagine niche portable japan retro gamer kim wild criticizes aspects handheld including lack port poor control scheme left handed individuals inability play multiplayer link games connected wild offers praise handheld stating managed impressive given competition low price today makes worthy consideration


japanese hepburn known sega computer cartridge based home video game console manufactured sega released japan australia countries sega entry home video game hardware business provided basis successful master system introduced released day nintendo released family computer short japan released forms including computer redesigned known mark released developed response arcades created advice president sega enterprises ltd shortly release sega enterprises sold corporation followed release release number consoles present market time commercially successful history early 1980s sega enterprises inc subsidiary gulf western arcade game manufacturers active united_states company revenues rose million arcade business starting seriously hurt company leading gulf western sell north american arcade manufacturing organization licensing rights arcade games manufacturing company retained sega north american operation japanese subsidiary sega enterprises ltd arcade business decline gulf western executives turned sega enterprises ltd president advice proceed advocated company leverage hardware expertise gained years working arcade industry home console market japan infancy time received permission proceed leading release sega home video game system released japan july released day nintendo launched family computer japan computer version built keyboard released simultaneously sega known sega personal computer upgraded released australia john sands electronics italy spain countries unauthorized clone system known personal arcade produced able play games launch prove successful reasons include advanced hardware number available game consoles time companies including north american video game crash shortly launch gulf western began non core businesses death company founder charles sega ceo david arranged management japanese subsidiary financial backing corporation prominent japanese software company installed ceo new sega enterprises ltd following sega released console july featured hardware original model including controllers ability play sega card games sell leading sega decision continue work video game hardware result release sega mark iii japan later master system worldwide cartridge released portrait february subscription gaming service added playable titles technical specifications powered bit central processing unit running video texas instruments capable displaying colors sound texas instruments chips system includes random access memory ram video ram controller system original model video audio output supplied switch power supplied connector connected exist series available time release keyboard connects expansion slot compatible models multiple controllers created including attached use racing wheel known use games card catcher sold allowing players play sega card titles additional accessories existed solely use including cassette deck color printer expansion device adds disk drive additional memory game library game library comprises standard cartridge releases sega card releases games play model cartridge releases require keyboard titles fully compatible mark iii master system titles system include sega girl garden video game directed sonic creator library included licensed titles packaging game came japanese english text switched japanese size cartridge box reduced comparisons appearance games released graphics criticized light simultaneous release controls criticized lack writing wired reviewer chris says jumping control terrible getting exit difficult reception legacy little impact video game industry retro gamer writer said failure called japanese master system writing wired chris criticized poor response controller lack output said release timing hurt success graphics better quality consoles market bad luck released month nintendo world changing killer like run circles sega hardware legacy said heard fewer played games weren great