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# Well-organized, easy navigation High-quality console photos Comprehensive gaming history The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox

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## Key Features

- • **From Atari to Xbox:** Explore the full evolution of gaming tech in one volume
- • **Top-Rated & Trusted:** 4.9-star acclaim from 700+ passionate readers
- • **Visual Time Machine:** Dive into 100+ iconic consoles with stunning imagery
- • **For Gamers & Geeks Alike:** Perfect blend of history, design, and tech insights
- • **Gift-Ready Collector’s Item:** A must-have coffee table book that sparks nostalgia and conversation

## Overview

The Game Console 2.0 is a visually rich, meticulously organized photographic history chronicling the evolution of video game consoles from Atari’s pioneering days to the modern Xbox era. With over 700 rave reviews and a 4.9-star rating, this book is both an authoritative resource and a stylish collector’s piece, perfect for gaming enthusiasts and tech historians alike.

## Description

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Review: Was a perfect Christmas present - I purchased The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox as a Christmas gift for my 13-year-old son, who is a big fan of video games. He absolutely loved it! The book is filled with amazing photos and detailed information about the history of video game consoles, from the earliest days of gaming all the way up to the present. One thing I really appreciated about this book is how engaging and informative it is. It's not just a coffee table book filled with pretty pictures, but rather a comprehensive guide to the history of video games. My son was fascinated by the stories behind each console, and he loved learning about the evolution of gaming technology. The book is also very well organized and easy to navigate. It's broken down by console, so you can easily find the information you're looking for. The photos are high-quality, and they really bring the consoles to life. Overall, I would highly recommend The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox to anyone who loves video games, whether you're a seasoned gamer or just getting started. It's a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of gaming, and it makes for a wonderful gift. My son was absolutely thrilled with it, and I know it will be a book he treasures for years to come. Five stars!
Review: Great book with a lot of history and detailed photos - Even if you're not a hardcore gamer this book is a terrific look back at the history of game consoles for anybody interested in consumer electronics. It includes all the heavy hitters that you've likely heard of, as well as a bunch of the more obscure systems that contributed to the overall history of home gaming. There are beautiful photos of the consoles on every page, so this makes a great book to simply flip through. If you've ever been interested in game consoles, consumer electronics, product design, etc. then this book is for you!

## Features

- The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox
- No Starch Press
- ABIS BOOK

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #44,385 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in History of Engineering & Technology #49 in Video Game Art (Books) #55 in Puzzle & Game Reference (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 729 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was a perfect Christmas present
*by T***N on February 24, 2023*

I purchased The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox as a Christmas gift for my 13-year-old son, who is a big fan of video games. He absolutely loved it! The book is filled with amazing photos and detailed information about the history of video game consoles, from the earliest days of gaming all the way up to the present. One thing I really appreciated about this book is how engaging and informative it is. It's not just a coffee table book filled with pretty pictures, but rather a comprehensive guide to the history of video games. My son was fascinated by the stories behind each console, and he loved learning about the evolution of gaming technology. The book is also very well organized and easy to navigate. It's broken down by console, so you can easily find the information you're looking for. The photos are high-quality, and they really bring the consoles to life. Overall, I would highly recommend The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox to anyone who loves video games, whether you're a seasoned gamer or just getting started. It's a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of gaming, and it makes for a wonderful gift. My son was absolutely thrilled with it, and I know it will be a book he treasures for years to come. Five stars!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book with a lot of history and detailed photos
*by J***H on May 14, 2024*

Even if you're not a hardcore gamer this book is a terrific look back at the history of game consoles for anybody interested in consumer electronics. It includes all the heavy hitters that you've likely heard of, as well as a bunch of the more obscure systems that contributed to the overall history of home gaming. There are beautiful photos of the consoles on every page, so this makes a great book to simply flip through. If you've ever been interested in game consoles, consumer electronics, product design, etc. then this book is for you!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome book
*by L***S on November 23, 2025*

Awesome book, with amazing pics from an amazing era!

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