Platforms

Retro gaming platforms

Consoles, home computers and arcade systems form the physical backbone of video game history. This section collects profiles of the platforms that defined different eras, markets and ways of playing, from 8-bit and 16-bit machines to early 3D consoles and arcade boards. Each page combines historical context, technical specifications, manufacturers, competitors and landmark games, creating an organised archive that continues to grow.

3 platforms

Arcade

Cabinets, boards and arcade systems that shaped the coin-op experience.

9 platforms

Computers

Home computers, personal computers and machines that shaped home computing.

11 platforms

Consoles

Home and handheld systems created for domestic gaming.