VISUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CONSOLE GENERATIONS – VOLUME 8: THE ONLINE ERA

Editora Europa

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The eighth generation of video game consoles solidified fundamental changes in the digital entertainment industry. Spanning releases from 2012 to 2020, this era marked the shift from video games as physical products to connected, continuously updated services. This volume of the Visual Encyclopedia of Console Generations provides an in-depth look at this landscape, combining technical analysis, market decisions, and hardware features that shaped modern gaming culture.

The book examines the Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Each system is explored through its original design, strategy shifts, technical revisions, and cultural impact. Topics include processor architecture, digital distribution models, sensor integration, backward compatibility, and the rise of specialized accessories.

The book also addresses constant connectivity, streaming services, virtual reality, and the redefinition of user experience. With a visual, technical, and historical approach, it presents detailed images of hardware, controllers, packaging, and special editions, highlighting the challenges each manufacturer faced, the solutions adopted, and the outcomes that influenced the ninth generation. More than a factual account, this volume shows how choices made during this generation continue to shape how games are developed, distributed, and experienced today.

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PUBLICATION DETAILS

LANGUAGE	BINDING	EDITION	ISBN	YEAR	PAGES
Portugues	Hardcover		9786558849285	2025	200

OTHER NAMES

Visual Encyclopedia of Console Generations – Volume 8: The Online Era Enciclopédia Visual das Gerações dos Consoles – Volume 8: A Era Online

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