We Love Retro Consoles, Which One(s) Did You Own?

John Summers • Contributor

Jun 14, 2024 12:00 AM EDT

Ah, the golden age of gaming! A time when pixels were king, and the excitement of a new cartridge was unmatched. Whether you were a die-hard Sega fan or a loyal Nintendo follower, there's no denying the magic of those early days of gaming. From the satisfying click of inserting a game cartridge to the thrill of discovering hidden levels, retro consoles hold a special place in our hearts.

Remember the joy of unwrapping a new console on your birthday or the hours spent mastering your favorite games with friends and family? Each console had its unique charm, from the chunky controllers to the iconic game titles that defined an era. The 8-bit and 16-bit graphics, the chiptune soundtracks, and the innovative gameplay mechanics were the building blocks of our gaming adventures.

So, dust off those old controllers and get ready to relive the magic. Which retro console did you own, and which one still holds a special place in your gaming heart? Let's find out and celebrate the systems that defined our childhoods and shaped the future of gaming.

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Magnavox Odyssey : 1972/1973

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Atari 2600 :1977

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Atari 5200 1982

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ColecoVision :1982

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Vectrex :1982

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ZX Spectrum :1982

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Nintendo Family Computer AKA Famicom ( Basically Japanese NES) 1983

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Nintendo Entertainment System AKA NES : 1985

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Sega Master System :1985

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NEC TurboGrafx-16 1987

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Sega Mega Drive 1988/1990 Also known as the Genesis in America

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Atari Lynx :1989

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Nintendo Game Boy :1989/1990

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NEC PC Engine :1990

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Super Nintendo Entertainment System AKA SNES: 1990

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Super Nintendo Entertainment System AKA SNES (American version): 1991

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Sega Game Gear :1990/1992

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Atari Jaguar: 1993

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Panasonic 3D0 1993/1994

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PlayStation 1994/1995

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Sega Saturn 1994/1995

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Neo Geo CD 1994/1996

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Nintendo 64 AKA N64 : 1996/1997

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Nintendo Game Boy Color :1998

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Sega Dreamcast :1999

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PlayStation 2 AKA PS2 :2000

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Xbox: 2001.

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Nintendo Game Boy Advance :2001

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Nintendo GameCube 2001/2002

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Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP :2003

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Nintendo Game Boy Micro :2005

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