Personal Computer

Week 4

Personal Computer

The PC is another game platform.Initially the personal computer was regarded as a business machine.In the 1970's computers became smaller and introduced as a consumer product.Apple ,Commodore and Sinclair computing developed computers that encouraged game play and development of game programming.Today the modern personal computer can offer a range of games and processing capabilities that are more powerful than the home consoles.


Commadore 64,1982



ZX Spectrum, 1982



Apple 2, 1977



Tasks

Produce a simple timeline of the personal computer as a game machine.Explain the feature's and limitiations of the PC compared to the game console.Include appropriate examples and images.
Identify the similarities between the PC and Modern game consoles.Why do you think the consoles have adopted PC hardware?