A console launch doesn’t make or break a system, but it’s still important. A fumbled launch can paint a system as the “loser” of a generation, while a strong one can write its name in the stars.

Discover 1980s collectibles worth thousands, from rare video games and action figures to American Girl dolls and VHS tapes.

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Once the 1980s came around, consoles began to move beyond Pong and started offering more unique experiences. Rather than a small selection of extremely simplistic games, they offered a wide range ...

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The console's first killer app was Space Invaders, released in 1980. With an all-black background and rows of identical enemies, it held up surprisingly well against its arcade counterpart.