platforms.txt

#index;name;company;generation;parent;start;end;costs;complexity;popularity;Action;Adventure;RPG;Simulation;Strategy;Education;Casual;image;info;info
1;VZ20;Commandore;1;0;14.12.1979;10.04.1984;0;0.9;3;2;3;3;2;2;2;2;1.png;Usher in the era of home computing with this 8-bit machine equipped with 5KB of RAM. For added fun a game controller port supports Atapi 2600 controllers. Games can be loaded with a ROM cartridge.;
2;G64;Commandore;1;1;01.04.1982;10.05.1992;0;0.9;3;2;3;3;2;2;2;2;2.png;Welcome to the vibrant world of the 16 color Commandore G64! Awaken the user with 3 channels of sound. Create rich games with a hefty 64K of RAM and a dedicated graphics chip.;
3;Amigo;Commandore;1;2;01.04.1987;10.05.1994;0;1;3;2;3;3;2;2;2;2;3.png;The Amigo supports a wonderful 32-bit CPU! A new architecture includes several coprocessors to handle audio, video and memory access. Be amazed with its incredible graphics capabilities.;
4;2600;Atapi;2;0;12.10.1977;10.05.1982;50000;1.1;2;2;2;1;3;1;2;2;4.png;Not only does this 8-bit console come with a whopping 128KB of system memory. All units come with a joystick. Though complex, the graphics system is very flexible. Games are distributed on ROM cartridges.;
5;5200;Atapi;2;4;23.02.1981;10.05.1985;75000;1.2;2;2;2;1;3;1;2;2;5.png;The 5200 ups the ante with an analog joystick and a keypad. And it offers four controller ports! This opens a whole new world of control possibility. This system also has an increased resolution and support for 256 colors.;
6;7400;Atapi;3;5;11.01.1984;10.05.1988;100000;1.3;2;2;2;1;3;1;2;2;6.png;Home electronics grows up with the 7400's introduction of bipolar transistors. A more robust, more stable system. Features 4KB of RAM and a 48K cartridge ROM. Players can also access the complete 2600 library via backwards compatibility.;
7;Cougar;Atapi;5;6;01.01.1994;10.05.1998;100000;1.4;1;2;2;1;3;1;2;2;7.png;The Atapi Cougar introduces a custom chipset as the heart of this high-performance game console. The system is more capable than its current competitors, including a 32-bit GPU, dedicated sound processor, and 2MB of RAM.;
8;ZZ81;Zinclair;1;0;01.12.1979;10.02.1984;0;0.9;1;2;2;2;2;2;2;2;8.png;The ZZ81 is a 3.5Mhz 8-bit system that comes with 1KB of on-board memory. It's key feature is low cost, ensuring a wide consumer market.;
9;ZZ Spectrum;Zinclair;1;8;20.02.1982;10.02.1985;0;0.9;1;2;2;2;2;2;2;2;9.png;While the Spectrum may be diminutive in size it carries a solid 48KB of memory and can display up to 16 colors. 1 channel sound with 10 octaves is available, and a rubber keyboard is the standard input device.;
10;PC;Bamstrad;1;0;01.09.1984;10.05.1988;0;0.9;1;2;3;3;2;2;2;2;10.png;A strong 8-bit computer equipped with a color display and all the way up to 128KB of RAM. Includes an integrated tape drive.;
11;II;Pear;1;0;01.04.1977;11.09.1987;0;0.9;1;2;2;2;2;2;2;2;11.png;The Pear II is one of the first 8-bit home computers. It features a 1Mhz CPU, color graphics and a minimum of 4K RAM. Comes with two game paddles.;
12;Mic;Pear;1;11;01.04.1989;01.01.2100;0;1;1;1;2;2;2;2;2;2;12.png;This successor to the Pear II flaunts a 16MHz chip, dedicated FPU, a 800KB floppy drive and a hard drive up to a 40MB. Graphics are unparalleled with 640x480 resolution, 256 colors, and a true color palette.;
13;PC;IMB;1;0;01.05.1982;01.01.2100;0;0.9;2;2;3;3;3;2;2;2;80.png;IMB introduces their first PC with a versatile floppy drive. A speedy 4.77Mhz processor and 64K RAM enable rich applications. A CGA card gives 16K dedicated video memory, with 16 colors in text mode, 4 colors in 320x200 graphics mode, or monochrome in 640x200 mode.;
14;ST;Atapi;2;5;12.05.1985;10.05.1992;0;1;3;2;2;2;3;2;2;2;14.png;The Atapi ST is part of the 16/32 bit generation of home computers. Based on the Motorola 68000 CPU it comes with a minimum of 512KB RAM. It sports a graphical user interface and uses 3.5 microfloppy disks as storage. ;
20;SG-1000;Vega;3;0;12.07.1983;03.06.1987;50000;1.1;1;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;20.png;Vega's SG-1000 contains a video processor capable of displaying 16 colors. The system has a 3.5MHz CPU, dedicated sound processor, 8KB of RAM and 16KB of video RAM.;
21;Master System;Vega;3;20;03.06.1986;11.12.1989;75000;1.2;1;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;21.png;The spectacular followup to the SG-1000, the Master System boasts of an 8-bit processor running at 4MHz, 8KB of ROM, 8KB of RAM and 16KB of video RAM! Games can be loaded via cartridge or card.;
22;Megadrive;Vega;4;21;09.01.1989;11.06.1992;100000;1.3;1;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;22.png;Building of the success of the Master System, Vega releases a 16bit console with 72K of RAM and 64K of video RAM. A dedicated FM synthesizer produces wonderful sounds. With a small addon the Megadrive can play Master System games.;
23;Saturn;Vega;5;22;11.05.1995;11.05.2000;100000;1.4;1;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;23.png;The Saturn's impressive hardware features a total of eight processors, 16MB of RAM and extra RAM for graphics and sound. Games are delivered on CD-ROM. It's an impressive piece of hardware, but somewhat difficult to program for.;
24;Dreamblast;Vega;6;23;09.09.1999;11.06.2002;150000;1.5;1;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;24.png;A platform ahead of its time. A 200Mhz processor, 64MB RAM, 8MB video RAM and an impressive sound system. This graphics hardware supports z-buffering, spatial anti-aliasing, per-pixel translucency sorting and bump mapping. All offered in true color at a 640x480 resolution.;
30;NES;Ninfendo;3;0;09.12.1984;10.05.1991;100000;1.1;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;30.png;An 8-bit console with 2KB of RAM, 2KB video RAM and 64 hardware sprites. The NES offers cartridges that can house games up to an enormous size of 1MB! Easier to program than the Atapi 7400.;
31;SNES;Ninfendo;4;30;03.08.1991;10.05.1997;100000;1.2;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;31.png;The SNES is a powerful successor to the NES. Its 16-bit architectures sports dedicated sound and graphic processors delivering 8-channel audio and simulated 3D effects. All this, and in-cartridge extension chips, create a platform with significant advantages to the Megadrive.;
32;Ninfendo 64;Ninfendo;5;31;03.09.1996;10.05.2002;150000;1.3;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;32.png;Welcome to 3D graphics with the Ninfendo 64. True to its name this console has a 64-bit chip and introduces a unified memory system complete with 8MB of RAM. Its game cartridges can contain up to 64MB of data. Lots of power, but difficult to program.;
33;Gamecube;Ninfendo;6;32;23.11.2001;10.05.2008;200000;1.4;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;33.png;The Ninfendo Gamecube amazes with its cubic design, stereoscopic 3D, and by allowing online multiplayer gaming.;
34;Wee;Ninfendo;7;33;12.11.2006;10.05.2013;250000;1.5;3;2;3;1;3;1;2;2;34.png;The Wee introduces the revolutionary Wee remote controller, which can be used as a handheld pointing device that detects movement in three dimensions. Try tennis or boxing with realistic sports action! ;
35;Wee Nu;Ninfendo;8;34;12.12.2012;11.12.2019;300000;1.6;3;2;3;1;3;1;2;2;35.png;The Wee Nu supports high definition graphics and comes with a new-style gamepad that features an embedded touchscreen.;
36;Wee Next;Ninfendo;9;35;12.12.2018;21.11.2026;500000;1.7;3;2;3;1;3;1;2;2;36.png; The Wee Next console enables the player to connect to Wee Holo, Ninfendo's next generation holographic cloud gaming service.;
40;Playsensation;Suny;5;0;13.12.1994;01.11.2001;100000;1.2;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;50.png;A new competitor in the game market, Suny brings out a solid gaming console with lots of additional features, including the ability to play audio CDs.;
41;Playsensation 2;Suny;6;40;13.11.2000;26.03.2008;200000;1.3;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;51.png;The standard PlaySensation 2 memory card has 8MB of storage for saved games. The console, which can also play movie DVDs is destined to be a great platform.;
42;Playsensation 3;Suny;7;41;17.11.2006;21.01.2015;300000;1.4;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;52.png;The PlaySensation 3 features a brand new architecture and standard hard drive. A slot-loading 2x speed Blu-ray drive is used for games and movies. Online play and game downloading are also available.;
43;Playsensation 4;Suny;8;42;22.11.2013;21.02.2020;500000;1.5;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;53.png;Suny opts for a more PC-like architecture for the PlaySensation 4. This delivers exceptional power and makes game development a lot easier.;
44;Playsensation 5;Suny;9;43;22.11.2019;01.01.2030;750000;1.6;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;54.png;The successor to the PS4 marks Suny's entry into the growing market of holographic gameplay. The Playsensation 5 has 21 processors and 40GB of RAM.;
50;Ybox;Macrosoft;6;0;22.03.2002;21.05.2007;400000;1.3;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;60.png;The Ybox is the first video game console to feature a built-in hard disk drive. Games can be saved without a memory card. Combined with the built-in network adapter and online store, players can now also download new content and games.;
51;YBox360;Macrosoft;7;50;22.11.2005;11.09.2015;500000;1.4;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;61.png;The Ybox 360 has a triple-core CPU, each capable of two threads, an incredible graphics chip, and loads of memory. This is one fast machine!;
52;YBox One;Macrosoft;8;51;22.11.2013;11.09.2020;500000;1.5;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;62.png;New gaming functionality includes an expanded Ybox Live service, improved connectivity, cloud computing, the ability to shared and stream recorded gameplay.;
53;YBox Two;Macrosoft;9;52;22.11.2018;11.09.2028;750000;1.6;3;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;63.png;The successor to the Ybox One features a virtual reality display compatible with the new series of as-yet unseen 3D gaming engines. Hyper realistic!;
60;Yamamoto;Takeshi;8;0;22.11.2016;11.09.2020;250000;1.4;1;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;91.png;The latest console from Japanese company Takeshi comes in an elegant green and black design. A 35 GB RAM and 22 processor powerhouse. Its controller includes a next generation touchpad and optical scanner to monitor the player and all motion in the room. This machine is ready for the future of high end gaming.;
70;MonkeyMachine;Beam;8;0;03.03.2014;11.09.2022;250000;1.4;2;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;101.png;The Monkey Machine ditches the analog stick in favour of highly sensitive round touch-areas. They're sure to give excellent control in shooters and games requiring extreme accuracy.;
80;Broadway;IS2;8;0;15.05.2019;11.09.2026;250000;1.4;2;3;2;1;3;1;2;2;111.png;The Broadway is the future of holographic and cloud gameplay. Online expandable RAM of up to 200GB and up to 86 CPUs. The controller revolutionizes gameplay with support for optical eye tracking!;