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.