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ISBN
9781718500600
Book Title
Game Console 2. 0 :A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox
Publisher
No Starch Press, Incorporated
Item Length
10.2 in
Publication Year
2021
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Evan Amos
Genre
Art, Technology & Engineering, Games & Activities
Topic
Engineering (General), Reference, Popular Culture, Video & Electronic
Item Weight
41.3 Oz
Item Width
8.3 in
Number of Pages
312 Pages

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Publisher
No Starch Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1718500602
ISBN-13
9781718500600
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4050410814

Product Key Features

Book Title
Game Console 2. 0 :A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox
Number of Pages
312 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
Engineering (General), Reference, Popular Culture, Video & Electronic
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Technology & Engineering, Games & Activities
Author
Evan Amos
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
41.3 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2021-425540
Dewey Edition
23
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"The Game Console 2.0 is one of the rare video game books that we recommend for any fan of the medium, regardless of which systems they play now, or had as a kid. Evan Amos breaks down the hardware of 100 consoles spanning several decades, giving readers a literal inside look at the components that make the system work." --Brandt Ranj, Rolling Stone " The Game Console 2.0 is a must-have, even if you already have the first edition. It is a video game enthusiast's heaven and makes for a perfect coffee table book!" --Julia Roth, Geek Girl Authority "I recommend it!" --Taylor Lyles, @TayNixster, Assoc. Tech Editor, IGN "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] is an extraordinary journey through the history of video game hardware." --Daniel New, Editor, Thumbsticks "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] is a perfect end table book catered toward nerds and gamers that unites profoundly nitty gritty photographs of in excess of 100 computer game control centers and their electronic insides." --RecaBlog "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] has been heavily revised and expanded . . . This new version adds a lot more content over the first edition!" --Madlittlepixel, YouTuber " The Game Console 2.0 by Evan Amos is a wonderful coffee table book for people who love video games and computer hardware, I'm a big fan." --Austin, @Wymorn "[Evan Amos] is extremely improtant to the retro gaming community . . . [ The Game Console 2.0 ] works as a visual encyclopedia of 40 plus years of gaming. He's added stuff that he didn't have before, but I'm telling you, this is such a great book." --MetalJesusRocks, YouTuber "Amazing photographic collection of the history of gaming. Highly recommend!" --Daniel Gonzalez, @JustDanielG "I HIGHLY recommend the book The Game Console 2.0 by Evan Amos. It's got lots of beautiful photos and details about more consoles than you'd ever believe were made!" --Ang with the Ela, @evilangela REVIEWS FOR THE FIRST EDITION OF THE GAME CONSOLE : "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 "Amos' passion for gaming and photographic skills come together beautifully in The Game Console ." --Kotaku "While services like PlayStation Now prove that streaming has the potential to increase access to older hardware-bound games, The Game Console posits that consoles themselves are important cultural objects that we shouldn't forget." --Motherboard "A perfect choice for gamers looking to build up their knowledge on video game history." --Android Central "Photographed in intense, loving detail, the book quite literally unpacks 86 consoles and examines their innards." --Mashable, " The Game Console 2.0 is a must-have, even if you already have the first edition. It is a video game enthusiast's heaven and makes for a perfect coffee table book!" --Julia Roth, Geek Girl Authority, "The Game Console 2.0 is one of the rare video game books that we recommend for any fan of the medium, regardless of which systems they play now, or had as a kid. Evan Amos breaks down the hardware of 100 consoles spanning several decades, giving readers a literal inside look at the components that make the system work." --Brandt Ranj, Rolling Stone " The Game Console 2.0 is a must-have, even if you already have the first edition. It is a video game enthusiast's heaven and makes for a perfect coffee table book!" --Julia Roth, Geek Girl Authority "A pleasure for any gaming enthusiast to flip through every now and then." --Jeff Dunn, Engadget "I recommend it!" --Taylor Lyles, @TayNixster, Assoc. Tech Editor, IGN "An extraordinary journey through the history of video game hardware." --Daniel New, Editor, Thumbsticks "A really fascinating trip through video game history . . . a very cool resource for anyone looking for a timeline of gaming consoles." --Jonathan H. Liu, GeekDad "A perfect end table book catered toward nerds and gamers that unites profoundly nitty gritty photographs of in excess of 100 computer game control centers and their electronic insides." --RecaBlog "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] has been heavily revised and expanded . . . This new version adds a lot more content over the first edition!" --Madlittlepixel, YouTuber REVIEWS FOR THE FIRST EDITION OF THE GAME CONSOLE : "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 "Amos' passion for gaming and photographic skills come together beautifully in The Game Console ." --Kotaku "While services like PlayStation Now prove that streaming has the potential to increase access to older hardware-bound games, The Game Console posits that consoles themselves are important cultural objects that we shouldn't forget." --Motherboard "A perfect choice for gamers looking to build up their knowledge on video game history." --Android Central "Photographed in intense, loving detail, the book quite literally unpacks 86 consoles and examines their innards." --Mashable "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 "This image-rich guide brings gamers on a guided tour exploring the legendary consoles of yesteryear." --Sian Babish, The Chicago Tribune, " The Game Console 2.0 is a must-have, even if you already have the first edition. It is a video game enthusiast's heaven and makes for a perfect coffee table book!" --Julia Roth, Geek Girl Authority "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] is a perfect end table book catered toward nerds and gamers that unites profoundly nitty gritty photographs of in excess of 100 computer game control centers and their electronic insides." --Gifts For Gamers To Buy In This Season, RecaBlog "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] has been heavily revised and expanded . . . This new version adds a lot more content over the first edition!" --Madlittlepixel, YouTuber " The Game Console 2.0 by Evan Amos is a wonderful coffee table book for people who love video games and computer hardware, I'm a big fan." --Austin, @Wymorn "I recommend it!" --Taylor Lyles, @TayNixster, Assoc. Tech Editor, IGN "[Evan Amos] is extremely improtant to the retro gaming community . . . [ The Game Console 2.0 ] works as a visual encyclopedia of 40 plus years of gaming. He's added stuff that he didn't have before, but I'm telling you, this is such a great book." --MetalJesusRocks, YouTuber "Amazing photographic collection of the history of gaming. Highly recommend!" --Daniel Gonzalez, @JustDanielG REVIEWS FOR THE FIRST EDITION OF THE GAME CONSOLE : "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 "Amos' passion for gaming and photographic skills come together beautifully in The Game Console ." --Kotaku "While services like PlayStation Now prove that streaming has the potential to increase access to older hardware-bound games, The Game Console posits that consoles themselves are important cultural objects that we shouldn't forget." --Motherboard "A perfect choice for gamers looking to build up their knowledge on video game history." --Android Central "Photographed in intense, loving detail, the book quite literally unpacks 86 consoles and examines their innards." --Mashable "It's clear that photo-documenting these products is the heart and soul of The Game Console." --Game Vortex "Good nerdy books that aren't fiction are hard to come by sometimes. Nerdy books about video game consoles are almost impossible...[ The Game Console is] a serious walk down memory lane." --Geek Girl Authority "This image-rich guide brings gamers on a guided tour exploring the legendary consoles of yesteryear." --Sian Babish, The Chicago Tribune " The Game Console might just be the most complete catalog of game consoles ever published." --Warped Zone "Evan Amos does a fantastic job of capturing the nostalgia of every console." --BioGamer Girl "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 "Best gaming book." --Mr. Chaplin, Lyeed.com, The 33 Best Gifts for Gamers, " The Game Console 2.0 is a must-have, even if you already have the first edition. It is a video game enthusiast's heaven and makes for a perfect coffee table book!" --Julia Roth, Geek Girl Authority "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] is a perfect end table book catered toward nerds and gamers that unites profoundly nitty gritty photographs of in excess of 100 computer game control centers and their electronic insides." --Gifts For Gamers To Buy In This Season, RecaBlog "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] has been heavily revised and expanded . . . This new version adds a lot more content over the first edition!" --Madlittlepixel, YouTuber " The Game Console 2.0 by Evan Amos is a wonderful coffee table book for people who love video games and computer hardware, I'm a big fan." --Austin, @Wymorn "I recommend it!" --Taylor Lyles, @TayNixster, Assoc. Tech Editor, IGN "[Evan Amos] is extremely improtant to the retro gaming community . . . [ The Game Console 2.0 ] works as a visual encyclopedia of 40 plus years of gaming. He's added stuff that he didn't have before, but I'm telling you, this is such a great book." --MetalJesusRocks, YouTuber "Amazing photographic collection of the history of gaming. Highly recommend!" --Daniel Gonzalez, @JustDanielG "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] is an extraordinary journey through the history of video game hardware." --Daniel New, Editor, Thumbsticks REVIEWS FOR THE FIRST EDITION OF THE GAME CONSOLE : "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 "Amos' passion for gaming and photographic skills come together beautifully in The Game Console ." --Kotaku "While services like PlayStation Now prove that streaming has the potential to increase access to older hardware-bound games, The Game Console posits that consoles themselves are important cultural objects that we shouldn't forget." --Motherboard "A perfect choice for gamers looking to build up their knowledge on video game history." --Android Central "Photographed in intense, loving detail, the book quite literally unpacks 86 consoles and examines their innards." --Mashable "It's clear that photo-documenting these products is the heart and soul of The Game Console." --Game Vortex "Good nerdy books that aren't fiction are hard to come by sometimes. Nerdy books about video game consoles are almost impossible...[ The Game Console is] a serious walk down memory lane." --Geek Girl Authority "This image-rich guide brings gamers on a guided tour exploring the legendary consoles of yesteryear." --Sian Babish, The Chicago Tribune " The Game Console might just be the most complete catalog of game consoles ever published." --Warped Zone "Evan Amos does a fantastic job of capturing the nostalgia of every console." --BioGamer Girl "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 "Best gaming book." --Mr. Chaplin, Lyeed.com, The 33 Best Gifts for Gamers, "The Game Console 2.0 is one of the rare video game books that we recommend for any fan of the medium, regardless of which systems they play now, or had as a kid. Evan Amos breaks down the hardware of 100 consoles spanning several decades, giving readers a literal inside look at the components that make the system work." --Brandt Ranj, Rolling Stone " The Game Console 2.0 is a must-have, even if you already have the first edition. It is a video game enthusiast''s heaven and makes for a perfect coffee table book!" --Julia Roth, Geek Girl Authority "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] is a perfect end table book catered toward nerds and gamers that unites profoundly nitty gritty photographs of in excess of 100 computer game control centers and their electronic insides." --Gifts For Gamers To Buy In This Season, RecaBlog "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] has been heavily revised and expanded . . . This new version adds a lot more content over the first edition!" --Madlittlepixel, YouTuber " The Game Console 2.0 by Evan Amos is a wonderful coffee table book for people who love video games and computer hardware, I''m a big fan." --Austin, @Wymorn "I recommend it!" --Taylor Lyles, @TayNixster, Assoc. Tech Editor, IGN "[Evan Amos] is extremely improtant to the retro gaming community . . . [ The Game Console 2.0 ] works as a visual encyclopedia of 40 plus years of gaming. He''s added stuff that he didn''t have before, but I''m telling you, this is such a great book." --MetalJesusRocks, YouTuber "Amazing photographic collection of the history of gaming. Highly recommend!" --Daniel Gonzalez, @JustDanielG "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] is an extraordinary journey through the history of video game hardware." --Daniel New, Editor, Thumbsticks REVIEWS FOR THE FIRST EDITION OF THE GAME CONSOLE : "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 "Amos'' passion for gaming and photographic skills come together beautifully in The Game Console ." --Kotaku "While services like PlayStation Now prove that streaming has the potential to increase access to older hardware-bound games, The Game Console posits that consoles themselves are important cultural objects that we shouldn''t forget." --Motherboard "A perfect choice for gamers looking to build up their knowledge on video game history." --Android Central "Photographed in intense, loving detail, the book quite literally unpacks 86 consoles and examines their innards." --Mashable "It''s clear that photo-documenting these products is the heart and soul of The Game Console." --Game Vortex "Good nerdy books that aren''t fiction are hard to come by sometimes. Nerdy books about video game consoles are almost impossible...[ The Game Console is] a serious walk down memory lane." --Geek Girl Authority "This image-rich guide brings gamers on a guided tour exploring the legendary consoles of yesteryear." --Sian Babish, The Chicago Tribune " The Game Console might just be the most complete catalog of game consoles ever published." --Warped Zone "Evan Amos does a fantastic job of capturing the nostalgia of every console." --BioGamer Girl "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 "Best gaming book." --Mr. Chaplin, Lyeed.com, The 33 Best Gifts for Gamers, "The Game Console 2.0 is one of the rare video game books that we recommend for any fan of the medium, regardless of which systems they play now, or had as a kid. Evan Amos breaks down the hardware of 100 consoles spanning several decades, giving readers a literal inside look at the components that make the system work." --Brandt Ranj, Rolling Stone " The Game Console 2.0 is a must-have, even if you already have the first edition. It is a video game enthusiast's heaven and makes for a perfect coffee table book!" --Julia Roth, Geek Girl Authority "A pleasure for any gaming enthusiast to flip through every now and then." --Jeff Dunn, Engadget "I recommend it!" --Taylor Lyles, @TayNixster, Assoc. Tech Editor, IGN "An extraordinary journey through the history of video game hardware." --Daniel New, Editor, Thumbsticks "A perfect end table book catered toward nerds and gamers that unites profoundly nitty gritty photographs of in excess of 100 computer game control centers and their electronic insides." --RecaBlog "[ The Game Console 2.0 ] has been heavily revised and expanded . . . This new version adds a lot more content over the first edition!" --Madlittlepixel, YouTuber " The Game Console 2.0 by Evan Amos is a wonderful coffee table book for people who love video games and computer hardware, I'm a big fan." --Austin, @Wymorn "[Evan Amos] is extremely improtant to the retro gaming community . . . [ The Game Console 2.0 ] works as a visual encyclopedia of 40 plus years of gaming. He's added stuff that he didn't have before, but I'm telling you, this is such a great book." --MetalJesusRocks, YouTuber "Amazing photographic collection of the history of gaming. Highly recommend!" --Daniel Gonzalez, @JustDanielG "I HIGHLY recommend the book The Game Console 2.0 by Evan Amos. It's got lots of beautiful photos and details about more consoles than you'd ever believe were made!" --Ang with the Ela, @evilangela REVIEWS FOR THE FIRST EDITION OF THE GAME CONSOLE : "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 "Amos' passion for gaming and photographic skills come together beautifully in The Game Console ." --Kotaku "While services like PlayStation Now prove that streaming has the potential to increase access to older hardware-bound games, The Game Console posits that consoles themselves are important cultural objects that we shouldn't forget." --Motherboard "A perfect choice for gamers looking to build up their knowledge on video game history." --Android Central "Photographed in intense, loving detail, the book quite literally unpacks 86 consoles and examines their innards." --Mashable
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794.809
Synopsis
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 XS, 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., Rediscover Lost Classics & See Old Favorites in a New Light: The Game Console 2.0 is a vividly photographed visual tour through 50 years of video game hardware. This edition has been updated and expanded to Include new ninth-gen systems as well as even more classic consoles and vintage computers. Discover systems you never knew existed, follow the rapid evolution of gaming technology, and get a rare peek inside some of history's most iconic video game consoles. Book jacket., 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.
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TK6681.A66 2021
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