Gaming Platforms

Explore the iconic gaming consoles and handhelds that shaped video game history. From 8-bit pioneers to 64-bit powerhouses, discover the hardware behind your favorite games.

Nintendo

Sega

Sony

SNK

NEC

Atari

Bandai

Commodore

Coleco

Various

Third Generation (8-bit)

Fourth Generation (16-bit)

Fifth Generation (32/64-bit)

Seventh Generation

Retro Gaming Platforms Encyclopedia

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to classic gaming platforms. From the revolutionary Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) that revived the video game industry, to the powerful PlayStation that brought 3D gaming to the mainstream, each platform has its own unique story and library of games.

Our platform encyclopedia provides detailed technical specifications, historical context, and variant information for each console. Whether you're researching hardware capabilities for emulation purposes or exploring gaming history, you'll find everything you need here.

Each platform page includes CPU and GPU specifications, memory configurations, storage options, and information about different hardware variants released throughout the console's lifecycle.