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This revised and expanded second edition of the bestselling The Game Console contains brand new content, with coverage of 50 more consoles, variants, and accessories in 50 added pages. The Game Console 2.0 is a gorgeous coffee table book for geeks and gamers that brings together highly detailed photos of more than 100 video game consoles and their electronic interiors spanning nearly five decades.
Revised and updated since the first edition’s celebrated 2018 release, The Game Console 2.0 is an even bigger archival collection of vividly detailed photos of more than 100 video-game consoles. This ultimate archive of gaming history spans five decades and nine distinct generations, chronologically covering everything from market leaders to outright failures, and tracing the gaming industry’s rise, fall, and monumental resurgence.
The book’s 2nd edition features more classic game consoles and computers, a section on retro gaming in the modern era, and dozens of new entries — including super-rare finds, such the Unisonic Champion 2711, and the latest ninth-generation consoles. You’ll find coverage of legendary systems like the Magnavox Odyssey, Atari 2600, NES, and the Commodore 64; systems from the ‘90s and 2000s; modern consoles like the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5; and consoles you never knew existed.
Get a unique peek at the hardware powering the world’s most iconic video-game systems with The Game Console 2.0 — the perfect gift for geeks of all stripes and every gamer’s must-have coffee-table book.
From the Publisher
‘Gorgeous…A Nostalgic Treat’
“This book gathers gorgeous images into a visual history of games, and it’s such a nostalgic treat to pore over.”
—Keith Stuart, The Guardian, 1 of 20 Books Every Video Gamer should Read
‘Intense, Loving Detail’
“Photographed in intense, loving detail, the book quite literally unpacks 86 consoles and examines their innards.”
—Mashable
‘Vibrant…A Nostalgic Trip’
“A vibrant, 264-page book that’s packed cover to cover with full-color photos of video game consoles. Spanning consoles like the Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System, to modern-day ones like the PlayStation 4, it’ll take you on a nostalgic trip and make you appreciate the history of your favorite consoles.”
—Brandon Carte, Yahoo Life
About the Author
Evan Amos is a passionate video game fan and photographer. His work has been featured in Game Informer, Kotaku, Wired, Retro Gamer, and other popular media outlets.
Who is this book for? Geeks and Gamers Game historians and designers Anyone interested in hardware, technology, or vintage consoles Anyone looking for a unique gift for gamers in their life
About the Publisher
No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.
Publisher : No Starch Press; 2nd edition (September 8, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 312 pages
ISBN-10 : 1718500602
ISBN-13 : 978-1718500600
Reading age : 1 year and up
Item Weight : 2.6 pounds
Dimensions : 8.31 x 0.93 x 10.31 inches
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Thomas Martin –
Was a perfect Christmas present
I purchased The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox as a Christmas gift for my 13-year-old son, who is a big fan of video games. He absolutely loved it! The book is filled with amazing photos and detailed information about the history of video game consoles, from the earliest days of gaming all the way up to the present.One thing I really appreciated about this book is how engaging and informative it is. It’s not just a coffee table book filled with pretty pictures, but rather a comprehensive guide to the history of video games. My son was fascinated by the stories behind each console, and he loved learning about the evolution of gaming technology.The book is also very well organized and easy to navigate. It’s broken down by console, so you can easily find the information you’re looking for. The photos are high-quality, and they really bring the consoles to life.Overall, I would highly recommend The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox to anyone who loves video games, whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just getting started. It’s a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of gaming, and it makes for a wonderful gift. My son was absolutely thrilled with it, and I know it will be a book he treasures for years to come. Five stars!
Just Josh –
Great book with a lot of history and detailed photos
Even if you’re not a hardcore gamer this book is a terrific look back at the history of game consoles for anybody interested in consumer electronics. It includes all the heavy hitters that you’ve likely heard of, as well as a bunch of the more obscure systems that contributed to the overall history of home gaming. There are beautiful photos of the consoles on every page, so this makes a great book to simply flip through. If you’ve ever been interested in game consoles, consumer electronics, product design, etc. then this book is for you!
scottie neumeyer –
Amazing journey through time
This is a book i thought i’d leaf through and see some cool stuff about systems from my childhood but man i’m readin this cover to cover. It’s so cool to see all the systems i never even heard of, and to get context on why things turned out how they did. Each system only has about 2 paragraphs which is plenty to get the idea of it’s place in history.
A. Hearn –
Excellent Book
I was pleasantly surprised with the thoroughness and high quality of this book in covering the entire history of console games, including some computers, with absolutely beautiful photography. I purchased the book for my grandson who is a console game enthusiast supreme. He was delighted.
Shauna Morris –
The holy grail guide for gamers and collectors
We got this book for our son for Christmas. He is 16, and collects vintage video game systems and other gaming items as a hobby. We ended up giving it to him on Dec 1st, because he was having a bad day and I thought it’d cheer him up. He absolutely loves it! It has SO much info, and is very visual also, which is great for someone like him who has ADHD and trouble focusing. I really really feel it would be amazing for anyone into gaming or collecting. We all have learned so much we never knew about various systems.
Chelly –
Very Nice and Retro!
Perfect!!! We book this book as a Christmas gift for our son’s gamer room for decor to put on his bookshelf. It brought back a nostalgia feeling being that I’m an 80s baby that I almost kept it for myself! LOL!
Marissa Carnevale –
Nice coffee table book
This is a nicely designed and sturdy visual book for the super nerds. Bought it for a friend who will be buying a home soon, will make a great coffee table book and conversation piece.
Joe –
Excellent
Bought this for my son and I know he will love it!
Russ Chmelnytzki –
Great info on years and years of systems. My only grip is there’s no screens shots of games to show the power of the systems. But seeing how this book was made by one guy and its a book about systems, I guess that could be forgiven. But a small one or two in a corner would have gone a long way. I mean I wanna know what’s hp is under the hood of the 2kb ram graphic powerhouse system and what it’s gonna show on my CRT. But again it’s a video game system book not a video game book.
Julio C. –
Llevo antes de tiempo. Recomendado para todos los fanáticos de los juegos. Es más un apartado técnico.
Raul L. –
Otimo livro para quem é retrogamer, merecia uma tradução para português BR, mas para quem não sabe muito língua inglesa, livro intuitivo e de fácil entendimento?!
Sir_Hendro –
I bought this book over a year ago and love flipping through the pages every now and then seeing all the consoles and PCBs puts a huge smile on my face.
Amazon Customer –
Kendi arşivim için almıştım. İçeriğinde bu zamana kadar webde dahi karşıma çıkmayan konsollar ile ilgili bilgilerin olduğu, baskı kalitesinin makul olduğu bir yayın. Retro konsollara ilgisi olup basılı yayın arşivi yapan arkadaşların ilgisini çekebilir