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- 2. 1977: theAtari VCS 1985: the Nintendo (NES) 1989: Sega Genesis 1995: PlayStation 2001: Xbox 2006: Nintendo Wii
- 3. CPU: CentralProcessing Unit; part of computer system that carries out the instructions of a computer program; runs everything RAM: Random- Access Memory ROM: Read-Only Memory Interchangeable cartridges: printed circuit board inside plastic case, software written on cartridge Bit: (binary digits) amount of information that can be stored by a digital device that exists in only two distinct states (energy levels, etc.) VDP: Video Display Processor; also called a Graphics Processing Unit; microprocessor unit that manipulates graphics and accelerates graphics like 2D and 3D Sprite: two dimensional computer image/animation put into larger scene SD: Secure Digital card; nonvolatile memory card for portable devices (ROM, flash drive); used in cameras and camcorders PowerPC: high performance processors
- 4. 1977 theAtari VCS was released First successful console with interchangeable cartridges 128 bytes RAM 4 KB (max) cartridges ROM Updated Atari 2600 released in 1982, came with two joystick controllers, a pair of paddle controllers, and one cartridge game (“Combat”)
- 5. 1985 Nintendo(NES) released Set standards for game design and controller designs 8-bit CPU console 16K RAM 52 colors on display palette
- 6. Released in1989 Became new console king by 1992 Had three different models Model 1 (right) 16- bit CPU 16 MB ROM, 64KB RAM, 512 colors Uses VDP Known for CD-ROM format
- 7. Released 1995in US 32-bit CPU 3D graphics 16.7 million colors 512 KB ROM Parallax scrolling (imitation of simultaneous background) Faster, better graphics, more memory increases competition in industry
- 8. Released 2001 Built-in hard disk drive (eliminated need for memory cards) Xbox Live created online community; better game play w/ Internet/download content on console 32-bit CPU (uses Intel’s Pentium III microprocessor) 64M RAM Dolby Digital encoding DVD-ROM- 3.5 inch hard drive Safety features 2nd worst video game controller
- 9. Released 2006 Motion sensor game-play Wireless controller, detects movement in 3D WiiConnect24- users remain connected to Internet while console on standby (send messages) 88 MB main memory 512 MB internal flash memory SD memory card slot (external storage) PowerPC based “Broadway” CPU AV Multi Out port for composite video, component video, separate video, and SCART (connects audio-visual equipment)
- 10. Microsoft introducesKinect for XBox 360, also called Project Natal Controller-free gaming Webcam-style add on to Xbox 360 console Uses player’s gestures, spoken commands, or presented objects/images (natural user interface) Kinect sensor includes: RGB camera (reads colors),depth sensor, multi-array microphone (motion capture, facial recognition, voice recognition) Headset-free party chat 32-bit color VGA resolution Video at rate of 30 Hz Depth sensing at 16-bit resolution (65,536 levels of sensitivity) Angular view of 57 degrees (horiz), 43 degrees (vert) 4 microphone capsules (audio at 16-bit) Release date November 4, 2010
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- 13. Kinect uses“true technology that science fiction hasn’t even written about.” – Peter Molyneux Creators of Kinect have incorporated New Media and its technology in it Consumers of Kinect interact with this technology Gaming has been brought to a whole new level of intelligence and interaction
- 14. How doyou compare these different video game consoles? Which one did you like the least? The best? Do you like the systems that use high technology? Would you consider purchasing Kinect for Xbox?