Third-generation video game consoles

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf video game console generation
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:8-bit_era
gptkbp:endDate 1995
gptkbp:followedBy Fourth-generation video game consoles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Third-generation video game consoles
gptkbp:notableFeature cartridge-based games
8-bit microprocessors
introduction of battery-backed RAM for saving progress
improved graphics over previous generation
introduction of D-pad controllers
introduction of light gun accessories
introduction of more complex sound chips
introduction of multi-button controllers
introduction of peripherals like the Power Glove
introduction of save game functionality
introduction of scrolling backgrounds in games
introduction of third-party game development
rise of Japanese video game industry
revitalization of video game market after 1983 crash
gptkbp:notableGame gptkb:Maniac_Mansion
gptkb:Solomon's_Key
gptkb:Adventure_Island_II
gptkb:Ice_Climber
gptkb:Kid_Icarus
gptkb:Ninja_Gaiden_II
gptkb:Wizards_&_Warriors
gptkb:Willow
gptkb:Bubble_Bobble
gptkb:Alex_Kidd_in_Miracle_World
gptkb:RC_Pro-Am
gptkb:Kid_Niki:_Radical_Ninja
gptkb:Little_Nemo:_The_Dream_Master
gptkb:Shatterhand
gptkb:Vice:_Project_Doom
gptkb:Zoda's_Revenge:_StarTropics_II
gptkb:Tiny_Toon_Adventures
gptkb:DuckTales
gptkb:Adventure_Island
gptkb:Super_Mario_Bros.
gptkb:Battletoads
gptkb:Double_Dragon
gptkb:Phantasy_Star
gptkb:River_City_Ransom
gptkb:Zelda_II:_The_Adventure_of_Link
gptkb:Shadowgate
gptkb:Ninja_Gaiden
gptkb:Star_Soldier
gptkb:Wario's_Woods
gptkb:The_Simpsons:_Bart_vs._the_Space_Mutants
gptkb:Metroid
gptkb:Punch-Out!!
gptkb:The_Legend_of_Zelda
gptkb:Balloon_Fight
gptkb:Bionic_Commando
gptkb:Mega_Man
gptkb:Action_Max
gptkb:Bit_Corporation_Gamate
gptkb:Bubble_Bobble_2
gptkb:Dendy
gptkb:Dragon_Warrior_II
gptkb:Epoch_Super_Cassette_Vision
gptkb:Faxanadu
gptkb:Nintendo_Family_Computer
gptkb:The_Guardian_Legend
gptkb:The_Mafat_Conspiracy
gptkb:The_Magic_of_Scheherazade
gptkb:View-Master_Interactive_Vision
gptkb:Castlevania
gptkb:Casio_PV-1000
gptkb:Clu_Clu_Land
gptkb:StarTropics
gptkb:Final_Fantasy
gptkb:Nintendo_Entertainment_System
gptkb:Bomberman
gptkb:Gradius
gptkb:Sega_Master_System
gptkb:Spy_vs._Spy
gptkb:Tetris
gptkb:Amstrad_GX4000
gptkb:Contra
gptkb:Duck_Hunt
gptkb:Excitebike
gptkb:Ghosts_'n_Goblins
gptkb:Tecmo_Bowl
gptkb:Atari_7800
gptkb:Dragon_Quest
gptkb:Zanac
gptkb:Crystalis
gptkb:Gargoyle's_Quest_II
gptkb:Rygar
gptkb:Yeno_Super_Cassette_Vision
gptkb:Yo!_Noid
gptkb:Blaster_Master
gptkbp:precededBy Second-generation video game consoles
gptkbp:startYear 1983
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Master_System
gptkb:Famicom
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6