1990Neo Geo AES Launches with Memory Card Support

The Neo Geo AES becomes the first video game system to launc...
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🕹️ Pong Arcade Game Released

November 29: The arcade game Pong, the first commercially successful video game, is released.
Pong Arcade Game Released (1972)
Video GamesEntertainmentCommercializationComputer Science
United StatesUnited States

🕹️ Magnavox Odyssey: First Home Video Game Console Released

The first video game console, used primarily for playing video games on a TV, is the Magnavox Odyssey.
Magnavox Odyssey: First Home Video Game Console Released (1972)
Video GamesHome EntertainmentConsumer ElectronicsEntertainmentDigital Revolution
United StatesUnited States

🕹️ Pac-Man Arcade Game Released

May 22: Release of Pac-Man, the best-selling arcade game.
Pac-Man Arcade Game Released (1980)
Video GamesArcade GamesEntertainmentPop CultureConsumerism
JapanJapan

💾 Neo Geo AES Launches with Memory Card Support

The Neo Geo AES becomes the first video game system to launch that used Memory Cards.
Neo Geo AES Launches with Memory Card Support (1990)
Video GamesArcade GamesEntertainment
JapanJapanUnited StatesUnited States

🕹️ Sony PlayStation 2 Launches in Japan

March 4: The Sony PlayStation 2 releases in Japan. The system became the highest-selling video game console in history.
Sony PlayStation 2 Launches in Japan (2000)
Video GamesConsumer ElectronicsSonyEntertainment
JapanJapan

🕹️ Nintendo Releases the Wii Video Game Console

Nintendo launches the Wii.
Nintendo Releases the Wii Video Game Console (2006)
Video GamesEntertainmentGaming Industry
JapanJapanUnited StatesUnited States