Z: Zapped ZX's... A to Z of Game Consoles & Computers

Here is a brand new A to Z for the April Blog Challenge. Missed this for a few years, but now returning with a kind of quick reference guide to gaming systems including original consoles, handhelds and home computers. PC's, emulation boxes, minis and mobile devices don't get included, this is a list of dedicated machinery for mostly playing games and educational software. This is valid up till March 2018. If anybody notices any missing systems you feel belong in this list, feel free to contact me. 

The years stated are years of release, not when the system ended production.

Let's finish with Z...

• ZX80, 1980 by Sinclair Research
• ZX81, 1981 by Sinclair Research
• ZX Spectrum (All variants), 1982 by Sinclair Research/Amstrad
• ZX Spectrum NEXT, 2017 by SMS Electronics
• Z-110/120, 1982 by Heathkit Zenith
• Zemmix/Zemmix Neo, 1985 by Daewoo Electronics
• Zodiac, 2005 by Tapwave
• Zeebo, 2009 by Zeebo Inc
• ZTE Funbox, 2014 by ZTE & The9 Co.

Pictured are ZX Spectrum, Zemmix Neo and ZX Spectrum plus 2

Y: Why Bother... A to Z of Game Consoles & Computers

Here is a brand new A to Z for the April Blog Challenge. Missed this for a few years, but now returning with a kind of quick reference guide to gaming systems including original consoles, handhelds and home computers. PC's, emulation boxes, minis and mobile devices don't get included, this is a list of dedicated machinery for mostly playing games and educational software. This is valid up till March 2018. If anybody notices any missing systems you feel belong in this list, feel free to contact me. 

The years stated are years of release, not when the system ended production.

Let's continue with Y... all 2 of them!

• YD-8110, 1982 by C.ITOH
• YIS-303, 1983 by Yamaha

Both systems pictured.

X: Marks the Box... A to Z of Game Consoles & Computers

Here is a brand new A to Z for the April Blog Challenge. Missed this for a few years, but now returning with a kind of quick reference guide to gaming systems including original consoles, handhelds and home computers. PC's, emulation boxes, minis and mobile devices don't get included, this is a list of dedicated machinery for mostly playing games and educational software. This is valid up till March 2018. If anybody notices any missing systems you feel belong in this list, feel free to contact me. 

The years stated are years of release, not when the system ended production.

Let's continue with X...

• XEGS, 1987 by Atari Corporation
• Xbox, 2001 by Microsoft
• Xbox 360, 2005 by Microsoft
• Xbox One, 2013 by Microsoft
• Xbox Series X, 2020 by Microsoft
• X68000 (All variants), 1987 by Sharp
• X1 (All variants), 1982 by Sharp
• XaviXPort/DIS, 2004 by SSD COMPANY LIMITED

Pictured are Xbox One, XEGS, Xbox and X68000

W: U for a Wii... A to Z of Game Consoles & Computers

Here is a brand new A to Z for the April Blog Challenge. Missed this for a few years, but now returning with a kind of quick reference guide to gaming systems including original consoles, handhelds and home computers. PC's, emulation boxes, minis and mobile devices don't get included, this is a list of dedicated machinery for mostly playing games and educational software. This is valid up till March 2018. If anybody notices any missing systems you feel belong in this list, feel free to contact me. 

The years stated are years of release, not when the system ended production.

Let's continue with W...

• Wii, 2006 by Nintendo
• WiiU, 2012 by Nintendo
• Wondermega, 1992 by Sega
• Wonderswan, 2003 by Bandai
• WD-2000, 1985 by Sharp

Pictured are Wii, Wonderswan, Wondermega and WD-2000

V: Vector Vaults... A to Z of Game Consoles & Computers

Here is a brand new A to Z for the April Blog Challenge. Missed this for a few years, but now returning with a kind of quick reference guide to gaming systems including original consoles, handhelds and home computers. PC's, emulation boxes, minis and mobile devices don't get included, this is a list of dedicated machinery for mostly playing games and educational software. This is valid up till March 2018. If anybody notices any missing systems you feel belong in this list, feel free to contact me. 

The years stated are years of release, not when the system ended production.

Let's continue with V...

• Videobrain, 1977 by Umtech
• Videocolor, 1983 by Rollet
• Videopac G7000, 1979 by Philips
• VC-4000, 1978 by Interton
• VIC-20, 1981 by Commodore Business Machines
• Vixen, 1984 by Osborne Corporation
• VZ200 (All variants), 1982 by Dick Smith Electronics
• Video Genie 1, 1980 by EACA
• Victor (All variants), 1980 by Micronique
• Vector (All variants), 1976 by Vector Graphics Inc
• Vegas 6809, 1982 by Microkit
• VDP 80, 1977 by IMSAI/Data Soft
• VG 5000, 1986 by Philips
• Vectrex, 1982 by Milton Bradley
• Video Computer System, 1983 by Palladium
• Vistar 16, 1989 by Haitai
• V-Smile, 2004 by Vtech
• V-Smile Pocket, 2007 by Vtech
• V-Flash, 2006 by Vtech
• Variety, 1983 by Vtech
• Virtual Boy, 1995 by Nintendo
• Visicom 100, 1977 by Toshiba

Pictured are VideopacG7000, VIC-20, Vectrex & VC 4000

U: Uno and deux... A to Z of Game Consoles & Computers

Here is a brand new A to Z for the April Blog Challenge. Missed this for a few years, but now returning with a kind of quick reference guide to gaming systems including original consoles, handhelds and home computers. PC's, emulation boxes, minis and mobile devices don't get included, this is a list of dedicated machinery for mostly playing games and educational software. This is valid up till March 2018. If anybody notices any missing systems you feel belong in this list, feel free to contact me. 

The years stated are years of release, not when the system ended production.

Let's continue with U...

• Universal Game Computer, 1980 by Cabel
• Unix PC, 1985 by AT&T
• Ultra Pong Doubles, 1977 by Atari Inc

Pictured are Universal Game Computer & Unix PC

T: Turbo Twins... A to Z of Game Consoles & Computers

Here is a brand new A to Z for the April Blog Challenge. Missed this for a few years, but now returning with a kind of quick reference guide to gaming systems including original consoles, handhelds and home computers. PC's, emulation boxes, minis and mobile devices don't get included, this is a list of dedicated machinery for mostly playing games and educational software. This is valid up till March 2018. If anybody notices any missing systems you feel belong in this list, feel free to contact me. 

The years stated are years of release, not when the system ended production.

Let's continue with T... Tons!

• Television Computer System, 1981 by Rowtron
• Twin Famicom, 1986 by Sharp Corporation
• Tele-Spiel, 1975 by Philips
• Telstar Arcade, 1977 by Coleco
• 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, 1993 by 3DO Company/Panasonic/Sanyo/Goldstar
• 32X, 1994 by Sega
• Turbo Twist, 2000 by Leapfrog Enterprises
• Turbo Express, 1994 by NEC Home Electronics
• Timex TC Series (All variants), 1982 by Timex Sinclair
• Tandy 100, 1987 by Radio Shack
• TI-99 (All variants), 1979 by Texas Instruments
• TK Series (All variants), 1981 by Microdigital Eletronica
• TO7, 1982 by Thomson SA
• TO8, 1986 by Thomson SA
• TO9, 1986 by Thomson SA
• Tomy Tutor, 1986 by Tomy
• TRS-80 Coco (All variants), 1980 by Radio Shack
• TRS-80 Series (All variants), 1977 by Radio Shack
• Teradrive, 1991 by Sega
• Telestrat, 1986 by Oric Products International
• TX-8000, 1984 by Texet
• TV Computer, 1983 by Videotron
• TTX80, 1980 by Bull 
• TV-Boy, 1992 by Akor
• TVG 2000, 1982 by Schmid
• Telesport, 1979 by HGS Electronic/Radofin
• Tele-Sports, 1977 by Radofin/Ultrasound
• Telesports IV, 1979 by Audiosonic
• TV-Vader, 1980 by Epoch Co Ltd
• Telstar Gemini, 1978 by Coleco

Pictured are TRS-80 Coco, Telstar Gemini, Turbo Express and Twin Famicom

S: So Many Supers... A to Z of Game Consoles & Computers

Here is a brand new A to Z for the April Blog Challenge. Missed this for a few years, but now returning with a kind of quick reference guide to gaming systems including original consoles, handhelds and home computers. PC's, emulation boxes, minis and mobile devices don't get included, this is a list of dedicated machinery for mostly playing games and educational software. This is valid up till March 2018. If anybody notices any missing systems you feel belong in this list, feel free to contact me. 

The years stated are years of release, not when the system ended production.

Let's continue with S... A lot!

• SuperGrafx, 1989 by NEC Home Electronics
• Spectravideo SV (All variants), 1983 by Spectravideo International
• SD070 Colour, 1982 by Hanimex
• Super Nintendo Entertainment System/Super Famicom, 1990 by Nintendo
• Super Cassette Vision, 1984 by Epoch Co. Ltd
• Super A'Can, 1995 by Funtech
• Satellaview, 1995 by Nintendo
• Saturn, 1994 by Sega
• Supervision, 1992 by Watara
• Super Micro, 1983 by Palmtex
• Super CD-Rom System/CD-Rom System/TurboGrafx-CD, 1988 by NEC Home Electronics
• Shield Portable, 2013 by Nvidia
• Shield, 2015 by Nvidia
• Select-A-Game, 1981 by Entex Industries
• SAM Coupe, 1989 by Miles Gordon Technology
• SC-3000, 1983 by Sega
• SG-1000, 1983 by Sega
• Sharp X1, 1982 by Sharp Corporation
• Sharp X68000, 1987 by Sharp Corporation
• Sord M200 Smart Home Computer, 1977 by Sord Computer Corporation
• Sord M5/CGL M5, 1982 by Sord Computer Corporation
• Super TV-Boy, 1995 by Akor
• Super Game VG 3000, 1985 by CCE
• SD-290, 1983 by ITMC & Various
• Soundicvision SD-200, 1983 by Soundic
• Star Chess, 1979 by Videomaster
• System III, 1985 by INTV Corporation
• SX/DX64, 1983 by Commodore Business Machines
• Superbrain, 1980 by Intertec Data Systems
• Squale, 1984 by Apollo 7
• Sage II, 1982 by Sage Computer Technology
• Sixplay - 1975 by Sixplay

Pictured are SAM Coupe, Super A'Can, Superbrain and Supergrafx

R: Racing Rabbits... A to Z of Game Consoles & Computers

Here is a brand new A to Z for the April Blog Challenge. Missed this for a few years, but now returning with a kind of quick reference guide to gaming systems including original consoles, handhelds and home computers. PC's, emulation boxes, minis and mobile devices don't get included, this is a list of dedicated machinery for mostly playing games and educational software. This is valid up till March 2018. If anybody notices any missing systems you feel belong in this list, feel free to contact me. 

The years stated are years of release, not when the system ended production.

Let's continue with R... 

• RCA Studio II, 1977 by RCA
• R-Zone, 1995 by Tiger Electronics
• Rabbit RX83, 1983 by Rabbit
• RS 128, 1984 by Memotech
• RM-3802, 1977 by Research Machines
• Rainbow 100, 1984 by Digital Equipment Corporation
• Robie, 1984 by Kaypro
• Racing 112, 1978 by Nintendo

Pictured are RCA Studio II, Rainbow 100, Racing 112 and Rabbit RX83

Q: Quick Quattro... A to Z of Game Consoles & Computers

Here is a brand new A to Z for the April Blog Challenge. Missed this for a few years, but now returning with a kind of quick reference guide to gaming systems including original consoles, handhelds and home computers. PC's, emulation boxes, minis and mobile devices don't get included, this is a list of dedicated machinery for mostly playing games and educational software. This is valid up till March 2018. If anybody notices any missing systems you feel belong in this list, feel free to contact me. 

The years stated are years of release, not when the system ended production.

Let's continue with Q... not a lot!

• QL AKA Quantum Leap, 1984 by Sinclair Research
• Quattro, 1985 by ICL
• QX 10, 1982 by Epson
• QDP-300, 1982 by Quasar Data Products

Pictured are QX-10, Quattro and QL