Evolution in Action: A Glimpse into Gaming's Past, Present, and Future through the Progress of Console Generations

The 16-bit Era and the Console Wars

The 1990s brought the 16-bit era and the first major console war, between the Sega Genesis and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). This was a time of intense competition, with each company striving to outdo the other in terms of graphics, sound, and game library. The console wars helped to drive innovation and led to some of the most memorable games of all time, like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Sonic the Hedgehog 2.