Video Game Console Generations - YAML

- 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"