Synopsis
The ultimate collection of game systems in the universe! From Atari to Nintendo and PlayStation, it's here. Reviews, photographs, and collecting advice for more than 20 retro and modern game systems.
Celebrate the art and character of video game console design with this ultra massive collection of reviews, photographs and recommended games for game consoles past and present. The Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide Volume 1 includes the following:
- SEGA GENESIS
- SEGA MEGA DRIVE
- SEGA GENESIS NOMAD
- ATARI 2600
- NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
- VECTREX
- SUPER NINTENDO
- SUPER FAMICOM
- NEO-GEO CD
- PLAYSTATION 2
- NINTENDO GAME BOY
- MAGNAVOX ODYSSEY 2
- NINTENDO FAMICOM
- FAMICOM DISK SYSTEM
- FAMICLONES
- MATTEL INTELLIVISION
- ARCADIA 2001
- NEO-GEO POCKET COLOR
- TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI-99/4A
- SEGA 32X
- SEGA CD
Written and photographed by Mark Bussler, producer of Classic Game Room, the longest running Internet video game review show. Mark has collected more than 100 game systems and thousands of games since he started playing Atari 2600 in 1980.
Contained within these pages is a fun, stylish look at game systems that aren't normally covered like the Famicom Disk System, Magnavox Odyssey 2 and Neo-Geo CD. Mark suggests recommended games to collect for each game console that deliver the best bang for the buck. For example, when collecting for Sega Genesis start out with The Revenge of Shinobi, Altered Beast, Super Monaco GP and Sonic the Hedgehog. For Atari 2600 you should always begin your library with Yars' Revenge, Berzerk, Super Breakout and Combat.
Filmed in the studio and outside, Mark photographed videogame consoles in environments where we don't normally see them so that we may appreciate their styling and industrial design. "Most people don't travel to the beach with a Sega 32X, but I do".
If you love video games and wood grain, you'll love the Ultra Massive series and may find yourself inspired to begin collecting for something new! In addition to playing Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One you may find yourself immersed in the world of Intellivision and Vectrex.
Review
"A splendid look at a selection of classic consoles! Vibrant and beautiful photography." - Amazon review
"Through his photography and film, he takes an artistic approach to show his appreciation of the video games and the hardware they played on." - Amazon review
"Absolutely amazing book. Beautiful photography, art, and information about consoles and video game history." - Amazon review
"There is no other book out there like this. A pure joy." - Amazon review
"Visually pleasing to look at it, and a great read on some gaming history." - Amazon review
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