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1. In 1972, Ralph Baer invented the first home video game console for Magnavox. The first console did not last long, however, as it was overshadowed and eliminated by Atari's "Pong" in 1975. The first console was called what?
2. Fairchild produced this system in 1976. It contained a programmable microprocessor that enabled its cartridges to require only a single ROM chip to store instructions. What was the name of Fairchild's system?
3. Originally released in 1990, this system was the 16-bit successor to its 8-bit predecessor. The North American and European counterparts were renamed the "Super Nintendo Entertainment System". Which console was later called the "SNES"?
4. Also called the "Mega Drive", this console was released in 1988. It was one of Sega's most popular systems, and was home to the "Sonic the Hedgehog" beginnings. To which system does our favorite blue hedgehog belong?
5. Panasonic produced this console in 1993. Despite being named "Product of the Year 2004" by "Time Magazine", the high price and market over-saturation prevented it from becoming as successful as other systems of the same generation. Which console was it?
6. This console was released in 2000, and redesigned in 2004. It was the first home gaming console able to play DVDs. To which console does this description belong?
7. Sega released this console in 1999. It employed a new type of optical media, called "GD-ROM." The console was not very successful, however, and was discontinued in 2001. Which one was it?
8. A massively successful sixth generation console, this was the first, and only system of the time to employ 8 cm optical discs, as opposed to the standard 12 cm DVDs. Which system played these tiny discs?
9. This console, released in 2005, was the first of the seventh generation consoles. It quickly became popular, partly due to the successes of series' such as "Halo" and "Call of Duty". To which system do these games belong?
10. This console, first released in Japan in 2006, was the first to include output via an HDMI cable, allowing the player to fully utilize up to 1080p resolution. It was also the first console to support wireless internet connectivity. What is the name of this system?
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