This Day in Personal Computer and Video Game History
May 8

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On May 8 in ...

Personal Computer history:

  • 1985 - Atari launches the Atari 520ST personal computer. "ST" stands for 16 ("S") and 32 ("T").
  • 1985 - Kaypro introduces a slimmed-down version of its Kaypro 2861 computer, compatible with the IBM AT, for US$2995.
  • 1997 - Apple Computer introduces the PowerBook 2400c notebook computer. It features 180 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 1.3 GB hard drive, 10.4-inch active-matrix color display, two PC Card slots. Weight is 4.4 pounds; price is to be about US$3500. Availability is end of May in Japan, and end of July in the US.
  • 2011 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse appear.
Video Game history:

  • 1990 - Lewis Galoob Toys introduces the Game Genie cartridge for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The Game Genie allows players of Nintendo Entertainment System games to make them easier to play.
  • 2005 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A mom asks her son "Do you want to go to the video arcade?".
  • 2005 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A child plays a Game Boy while getting his hair cut.
  • 2006 - At a press conference in Los Angeles before the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Sony announces the PlayStation 3, with motion-sensing Bluetooth wireless Sixaxis controller and Blu-Ray high-definition DVD player. Prices are US$499 with 20 GB hard drive, and US$599 with 60 GB hard drive, Wi-Fi wireless, and HDMI video output. Release date is set at November 11 for Japan and November 17 for the USA.
  • 2007 - Electronic Arts releases the Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars video game for the Xbox 360 in the US.

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