from the main part game consoles up to first cell phonesThe 90s were responsible for establishing the technological world we know today. Thanks to the developments at that time, when many of the concepts and tools we used were developed, it was only possible to send text messages and surf the Internet.
Check out 9 of the major technologies that emerged or peaked in the 90s and are still remembered today for their impact in the industry or for the nostalgia of users at the time;
1. PlayStation
Released in Japan in 1994 play station It was designed as a CD version of the Super Nintendo (SNES). But when the contract was interrupted, the engineer handed the project over to Sony, celebrating his entry into the games market and the childhood of an entire generation including Silent Hill, Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, Need for Speed and Crash. .
2. Super Nintendo (SNES)
HE Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) It was released in Japan in 1990 to compete with the Sega Mega Drive. With 16-bit it was the first console to bring buttons on the sides (Left and Right) and better sound and graphics, a style adopted for the next few years. The model arrived in Brazil in 1993 and found success with the classics Super Mario World, Mario Kart and Donkey Kong.
3. Game Boy
HE game boy by Nintendo was launched in 1989 but arrived in Brazil in the early 90s and became the consumer dream of all kids at the time. Some of the best games on the device were Tetris, Castlevania: The Adventure, Donkey Kong, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening.
4. Tamagotchi
HE tamagotchi It was released by Bandai in 1996 and quickly spread west and caught fire among Brazilians. Famous for its various looks and sizes, the “virtual pet” required basic care such as receiving love, feeding and bathing.
The keychain format ensured that the kids were always nearby, which made a huge difference. Unlike a game where the character dies but can come back, if the Tamagotchi pet is not well taken care of, it will die forever and require the user to pay more attention.
5. Disc Man
HE disc man It emerged in the 1980s, but only peaked in the next decade. Success was absolute until the advent of MP3, which sold millions of copies worldwide. The mobile CD player had its limitations such as choosing very well what to listen to and which albums to buy before leaving home, but this technology was responsible for determining the way we consume music.
6. Mobile Translate
HE Motorola StarTAC It was the first fully foldable device in the “flip” model we know today. This design was echoed in other mobile phones that marked the next generation, as in the Motorola V3 in the 2000s. The nostalgia has led many brands to launch foldable models in recent years, including Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series, sales success in 2021. opened.
7. Cell phone “brick”
Nokia is also the first bar mobile phone in 1998. Model Nokia 6110 (Same as 6160 in Brazilian version) It was a 90’s best seller and known for its famous snake game. It would become the predecessor of the company’s “brick” series of devices, including the famous Nokia 3310 released in 2000.
8. Windows 95/98
Two major Windows versions were released in the 1990s. Windows 95 It is considered a milestone in the history of computing for the first introduction of concepts such as the functional desktop, multitasking, Start button, toolbar, and the possibility of minimizing, maximizing and closing windows.
already Windows 98was the first company to plan a desktop designed for the end consumer, continuing the success of the previous version, bringing hundreds of people into stores the day it was released. One of the most important innovations of the period was the integration of the Internet into the system via Internet Explorer.
9. The Emergence of Linux
OS Linux It was officially launched in 1991 with the aim of “belonging” to everyone and has become an indispensable part of the programming world. The source code, which is jointly developed as free and open source software, can be used, modified and distributed by anyone as long as their licenses are respected.
Besides revolutionizing the computing world, Linux served as a source for Android, the most used operating system in the world today.
Source: Tec Mundo
