Retrospect and Innovation: The Role of Patents in Shaping Gaming Consol History
Competitive Landscape The PlayStation’s original patent, filed in 1992, established the foundation for modern consoles. Nintendo’s GameCube followed in 2000, offering an innovative disc-based format and online multiplayer capabilities. Microsoft’s Xbox, released in 2001, introduced high-definition graphics and a revolutionary online service. Value Proposition The original PlayStation set a high standard for graphics and gameplay, making it a formidable competitor to Nintendo’s dominance. The GameCube boasted superior graphics and a novel controller, but its limited storage and lack of online play held it back....