In the history of video games, the fourth generation of video game consoles, more commonly referred to as the 16-bit era, began on October 30, 1987, with the Japanese release of NEC Home Electronics' PC Engine (known as the TurboGrafx-16 in North America).

The fourth generation of video game consoles began on October 30, 1987. The fourth generation (also called the 16-bit generation) began with the release of Nippon Electric Company's (NEC) PC Engine. Although NEC released the first fourth-generation console, this generation was dominated by Nintendo and Sega.

2024年12月6日 · The 16-bit era was a fierce time in the realm of gaming. These are the best 16-bit consoles of all time.

2024年3月25日 · The fourth generation of video game consoles unleashed the power of 16-bit processors for vastly improved graphics and gameplay. Two titans emerged in this "console war": the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis.

2017年6月16日 · The TurboGrafx-16 Entertainment SuperSystem, known in Japan and France as the PC Engine is a home video game console jointly developed by Hudson Soft and NEC Home Electronics. It was released firstly in Japan (1987) then US and France (1989) and finally UK and Spain (1990). It was discontinued 1993 (Europe), 1994 (US/Japan).

The 16-bit era, or Fourth Generation, kicked off with the release of the NEC/Hudson Soft console TurboGrafx-16 (or in Japan, the PC Engine) in 1987.

2024年9月30日 · One of the defining characteristics of the fourth generation of video game consoles was the significant improvement in both graphics and sound. The leap from 8-bit to 16-bit technology enabled developers to create more detailed and colorful sprites, complex animations, and immersive game worlds.

It began in 1988 with the release of the Sega Genesis, a 16-bit console that premiered such popular games as Sonic the Hedgehog and Mortal Kombat. The following year, Nintendo debuted the Game Boy, an 8-bit handheld gaming device that …

2023年9月7日 · The 16-bit era ushered in consoles like the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and Sega Genesis (known as the Mega Drive in many regions). These consoles introduced more advanced graphics, richer audio, and a new level of gameplay depth.

2024年6月27日 · The fourth generation of video game consoles, also known as the 16-bit era, began on October 30, 1987, with the release of the NEC Home Electronics’ PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16 in North America) in Japan.