Video Game Console Generations - INI

[item.first-generation]
code=1
slug=first-generation
name=First Generation
description=The dawn of home video game consoles. Dedicated consoles were mainstream.
keyTechnology=Transistor circuits, built-in games
period=1972-1977
representativeConsoles=[{"name":"Magnavox Odyssey","manufacturer":"Magnavox","year":1972},{"name":"Color TV Game","manufacturer":"Nintendo","year":1977}]

[item.second-generation]
code=2
slug=second-generation
name=Second Generation
description=Cartridge-based consoles emerged. Atari 2600 became popular.
keyTechnology=Microprocessor, ROM cartridges
period=1976-1983
representativeConsoles=[{"name":"Atari 2600","manufacturer":"Atari","year":1977},{"name":"Game & Watch","manufacturer":"Nintendo","year":1980}]

[item.third-generation]
code=3
slug=third-generation
name=Third Generation (Famicom Era)
description=Famicom emerged and Japan's gaming industry leaped forward.
keyTechnology=8-bit CPU, scrolling capability
period=1983-1992
representativeConsoles=[{"name":"Famicom / NES","manufacturer":"Nintendo","year":1983},{"name":"Sega Mark III / Master System","manufacturer":"Sega","year":1985},{"name":"Game Boy","manufacturer":"Nintendo","year":1989}]

[item.fourth-generation]
code=4
slug=fourth-generation
name=Fourth Generation (16-bit Era)
description=16-bit consoles emerged. Music and graphics evolved dramatically.
keyTechnology=16-bit CPU, CD-ROM, Mode 7
period=1987-1996
representativeConsoles=[{"name":"PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16","manufacturer":"NEC Home Electronics","year":1987},{"name":"Mega Drive / Genesis","manufacturer":"Sega","year":1988},{"name":"Super Famicom / SNES","manufacturer":"Nintendo","year":1990}]

[item.fifth-generation]
code=5
slug=fifth-generation
name=Fifth Generation (3D/CD-ROM Era)
description=3D polygons and CD-ROM became mainstream. PlayStation debuted.
keyTechnology=3D polygons, CD-ROM, 32/64-bit CPU
period=1993-2006
representativeConsoles=[{"name":"PlayStation","manufacturer":"Sony","year":1994},{"name":"Sega Saturn","manufacturer":"Sega","year":1994},{"name":"Nintendo 64","manufacturer":"Nintendo","year":1996}]

[item.sixth-generation]
code=6
slug=sixth-generation
name=Sixth Generation (DVD/Online Era)
description=DVD playback and online features became standard. Microsoft entered with Xbox.
keyTechnology=DVD, broadband connectivity, 128-bit CPU
period=1998-2013
representativeConsoles=[{"name":"Dreamcast","manufacturer":"Sega","year":1998},{"name":"PlayStation 2","manufacturer":"Sony","year":2000},{"name":"Nintendo GameCube","manufacturer":"Nintendo","year":2001},{"name":"Xbox","manufacturer":"Microsoft","year":2002}]

[item.seventh-generation]
code=7
slug=seventh-generation
name=Seventh Generation (Motion Control/HD Era)
description=HD graphics and motion controls characterized this era. Wii was a massive hit.
keyTechnology=HD graphics, motion controls, Blu-ray
period=2005-2017
representativeConsoles=[{"name":"Xbox 360","manufacturer":"Microsoft","year":2005},{"name":"PlayStation 3","manufacturer":"Sony","year":2006},{"name":"Wii","manufacturer":"Nintendo","year":2006}]

[item.eighth-generation]
code=8
slug=eighth-generation
name=Eighth Generation (Smart/Social Era)
description=Smart device connectivity and SNS features became standard. PS4 and Xbox One competed.
keyTechnology=x86 architecture, SNS integration, cloud gaming
period=2011-present
representativeConsoles=[{"name":"Nintendo 3DS","manufacturer":"Nintendo","year":2011},{"name":"Wii U","manufacturer":"Nintendo","year":2012},{"name":"PlayStation 4","manufacturer":"Sony","year":2013},{"name":"Xbox One","manufacturer":"Microsoft","year":2013}]

[item.ninth-generation]
code=9
slug=ninth-generation
name=Ninth Generation (Hybrid/Next-Gen Era)
description=Fusion of home and portable gaming, 4K/8K support are features.
keyTechnology=Hybrid design, SSD, ray tracing, 4K/8K
period=2017-present
representativeConsoles=[{"name":"Nintendo Switch","manufacturer":"Nintendo","year":2017},{"name":"PlayStation 5","manufacturer":"Sony","year":2020},{"name":"Xbox Series X/S","manufacturer":"Microsoft","year":2020}]