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What happened in history on this day: September 9?
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Personal Computer history:
- 1981 - Tandy and Datapoint announce an agreement to allow Tandy TRS-80 computers to use network technology from Datapoint, to connect up to 255 Tandy computers to central storage or printers, or to Datapoint computers.
- 1986 - At the Palladium in Manhattan, New York, Compaq Computer introduces the Compaq Deskpro 386, the first 80386-based personal computer offered by a major computer manufacturer. The Model 40 features a 16 MHz Intel 80386 and 40 MB hard drive, for US$6449. The Model 130 has a 130 MB hard drive, for US$8799.
- 1992 - Universal Pictures releases the film Sneakers to theaters in the USA.
- A complete personal computer can be seen in an office.
- A Multisync monitor displays a Windows VEditor application.
- A small laptop computer is seen on a desk.
- 1997 - Apple Computer announces it will not spin off its Newton Systems Group as it had announced in May.
- 2003 - Microsoft launches Works Suite 2004 software package. It includes Word 2002, Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2004, Money Standard 2004, Picture It Photo Premium 9, and Streets & Trips 2004. Price is US$100.
- 2005 - Access of Japan announces it will acquire PalmSource, for US$324.3 million.
Video Game history:
- 1991 - Nintendo of America reports that the Super NES is now available nationwide in the USA. Price of US$199.95 includes Super Mario World.
- 1994 - Acclaim Entertainment introduces the Mortal Kombat II arcade video game.
- 1995 - Sony Electronics introduces the 32-bit CD-ROM game system, PlayStation, in North America. Price is US$299.
- 1995 - Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Battle Arena Toshinden video game for the PlayStation in the US. The game innovates in 3D movement in a fighting game.
- 1995 - Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the ESPN Extreme Games video game for the PlayStation in the US.
- 1995 - Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Kileak: The DNA Imperative video game for the PlayStation in the US.
- 1995 - Acclaim releases the NBA Jam Tournament Edition video game for the PlayStation in the US.
- 1995 - Ocean releases the Power Serve 3D Tennis video game for the PlayStation in the US.
- 1995 - Sony Computer Entertainment America releases The Raiden Project video game for the PlayStation in the US.
- 1995 - Ubisoft releases the Rayman video game for the PlayStation in the US.
- 1995 - Namco releases the Ridge Racer video game for the PlayStation in the US.
- 1995 - Capcom releases the Street Fighter: The Movie video game for the PlayStation in the US.
- 1995 - Crystal Dynamics releases the Total Eclipse Turbo video game for the PlayStation in the US.
- 1995 - Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Twisted Metal video game for the PlayStation in the US.
- 1995 - Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Warhawk video game for the PlayStation in the US.
- 1999 - Sega releases the Dreamcast video game system in the US, preceded by a US$100 million marketing campaign. It features 200 MHz 128-bit Hitachi SH-4 processor, NEC PowerVR DC video chip, 16 MB RAM, 8 MB video RAM, 2 MB sound memory, 12x 1 GB CD-ROM drive, 56 kbps modem, four game ports. Price is US$199. Optional accessories: keyboard US$19.95, controller US$24.95, Visual Memory Unit for mini-games US$19.95, Jump Pack for rumbling controller US$19.95. Code name during development was Katana. 250,000 units sell on the first day. In the first 24 hours, Sega sells US$97 million worth of hardware and software, setting an entertainment industry record for highest-grossing day.
- 1999 - Sega releases the Sonic Adventure video game for the Dreamcast in the US.
- 1999 - Namco releases the Soul Calibur video game for the Dreamcast in the US.
- 1999 - Sega releases the NFL 2K video game for the Dreamcast in the US. Price is US$49.99.
- 2003 - Sega releases the ESPN NHL Hockey video game for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in the US.
- 2004 - Nintendo releases the Pokémon Leaf Green and Pokémon Fire Red video games for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
- 2008 - EA Sports releases the NHL 09 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
- 2011 - Nintendo releases the Star Fox 64 3D video game for the Nintendo 3DS in the US.
- 2011 - Nintendo releases the Flame Red Nintendo 3DS in North America.
- 2014 - Activision Blizzard releases the Destiny game for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlsyStation 3, and Xbox 360 in the USA.
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