Video Game Console Catalog by Manufacturer
Organized by video game manufacturers, this section presents a technical and contextual collection of consoles that defined each generation, from the earliest home systems to the most advanced platforms of the modern era.
Over more than five decades, the video game industry has shaped an extensive catalog of home and portable systems, each with its own hardware, design philosophy, and legacy. From the earliest experiments based on discrete chips to advanced modern architectures, every console represents a unique stage in the technological evolution of entertainment.
In this section, you will find complete technical profiles of each system: its history, specifications, models and revisions, video and audio capabilities, peripherals, possible modifications, and curiosities. A reference archive designed for collectors, electronics enthusiasts, video game historians, and preservation advocates.
Explore the consoles by manufacturer and discover how each company forged its own path within the industry, shaping entire generations of players along the way.
Coleco
From toys and home electronics to one of the first console wars in the market.
USA · Home consoles
NEC-Hudson Soft
The alliance that brought the TurboGrafx-16 to market and left an unforgettable legacy.
Japan · Home consoles
Nintendo
From Hanafuda playing cards to becoming the greatest creative force in modern video games.
Japan · Home consoles · Handheld consoles · Hybrid consoles
SNK
The pride of Japanese arcades and the technical legacy of Neo Geo.
Japan · Arcade · Home consoles · Handheld consoles
Sony
Consumer electronics gave rise to PlayStation, the brand that revolutionized the industry.
Japan · Home consoles · Handheld consoles