... starts in 1889 with the Marufuku Company (later Nintendo) and stretches to the recently released GameCube-DVD system.

"In today's world, where video games are often cited as a source for teenage violence, it's interesting to see that the first home console also had a light rifle as an optional peripheral. The world of video games continues to evolve. By reading about the past, perhaps you'll also get a glimpse of the future." [ Gamespot , via IT&W 2002]