Video Game Console Generations - JSON

[
  {
    "code": "1",
    "slug": "first-generation",
    "name": "First Generation",
    "period": "1972-1977",
    "description": "The dawn of home video game consoles. Dedicated consoles were mainstream.",
    "representativeConsoles": [
      {
        "name": "Magnavox Odyssey",
        "manufacturer": "Magnavox",
        "year": 1972
      },
      {
        "name": "Color TV Game",
        "manufacturer": "Nintendo",
        "year": 1977
      }
    ],
    "keyTechnology": "Transistor circuits, built-in games"
  },
  {
    "code": "2",
    "slug": "second-generation",
    "name": "Second Generation",
    "period": "1976-1983",
    "description": "Cartridge-based consoles emerged. Atari 2600 became popular.",
    "representativeConsoles": [
      {
        "name": "Atari 2600",
        "manufacturer": "Atari",
        "year": 1977
      },
      {
        "name": "Game & Watch",
        "manufacturer": "Nintendo",
        "year": 1980
      }
    ],
    "keyTechnology": "Microprocessor, ROM cartridges"
  },
  {
    "code": "3",
    "slug": "third-generation",
    "name": "Third Generation (Famicom Era)",
    "period": "1983-1992",
    "description": "Famicom emerged and Japan's gaming industry leaped forward.",
    "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
      }
    ],
    "keyTechnology": "8-bit CPU, scrolling capability"
  },
  {
    "code": "4",
    "slug": "fourth-generation",
    "name": "Fourth Generation (16-bit Era)",
    "period": "1987-1996",
    "description": "16-bit consoles emerged. Music and graphics evolved dramatically.",
    "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
      }
    ],
    "keyTechnology": "16-bit CPU, CD-ROM, Mode 7"
  },
  {
    "code": "5",
    "slug": "fifth-generation",
    "name": "Fifth Generation (3D/CD-ROM Era)",
    "period": "1993-2006",
    "description": "3D polygons and CD-ROM became mainstream. PlayStation debuted.",
    "representativeConsoles": [
      {
        "name": "PlayStation",
        "manufacturer": "Sony",
        "year": 1994
      },
      {
        "name": "Sega Saturn",
        "manufacturer": "Sega",
        "year": 1994
      },
      {
        "name": "Nintendo 64",
        "manufacturer": "Nintendo",
        "year": 1996
      }
    ],
    "keyTechnology": "3D polygons, CD-ROM, 32/64-bit CPU"
  },
  {
    "code": "6",
    "slug": "sixth-generation",
    "name": "Sixth Generation (DVD/Online Era)",
    "period": "1998-2013",
    "description": "DVD playback and online features became standard. Microsoft entered with Xbox.",
    "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
      }
    ],
    "keyTechnology": "DVD, broadband connectivity, 128-bit CPU"
  },
  {
    "code": "7",
    "slug": "seventh-generation",
    "name": "Seventh Generation (Motion Control/HD Era)",
    "period": "2005-2017",
    "description": "HD graphics and motion controls characterized this era. Wii was a massive hit.",
    "representativeConsoles": [
      {
        "name": "Xbox 360",
        "manufacturer": "Microsoft",
        "year": 2005
      },
      {
        "name": "PlayStation 3",
        "manufacturer": "Sony",
        "year": 2006
      },
      {
        "name": "Wii",
        "manufacturer": "Nintendo",
        "year": 2006
      }
    ],
    "keyTechnology": "HD graphics, motion controls, Blu-ray"
  },
  {
    "code": "8",
    "slug": "eighth-generation",
    "name": "Eighth Generation (Smart/Social Era)",
    "period": "2011-present",
    "description": "Smart device connectivity and SNS features became standard. PS4 and Xbox One competed.",
    "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
      }
    ],
    "keyTechnology": "x86 architecture, SNS integration, cloud gaming"
  },
  {
    "code": "9",
    "slug": "ninth-generation",
    "name": "Ninth Generation (Hybrid/Next-Gen Era)",
    "period": "2017-present",
    "description": "Fusion of home and portable gaming, 4K/8K support are features.",
    "representativeConsoles": [
      {
        "name": "Nintendo Switch",
        "manufacturer": "Nintendo",
        "year": 2017
      },
      {
        "name": "PlayStation 5",
        "manufacturer": "Sony",
        "year": 2020
      },
      {
        "name": "Xbox Series X/S",
        "manufacturer": "Microsoft",
        "year": 2020
      }
    ],
    "keyTechnology": "Hybrid design, SSD, ray tracing, 4K/8K"
  }
]