List of microconsoles explained

This is a list of microconsoles from the first created to the present, in chronological order. This list may not be complete yet.

The microconsole market started in the seventh generation era of video game consoles, and this market has quickly grown[1] during the eighth generation era of gaming consoles, at the same time as other types of video game consoles.

List

Name Release date Manufacturer OS
OnLiveOnLiveCustom Linux-based OS
OuyaOuya Inc. (formerly Boxer8)Android
PlayStation TVSony Interactive Entertainment/SonyPlayStation Vita OS
GameStickPlayJamAndroid
MOJOMad CatzAndroid
Fire TVAmazon.comFire OS (Android-based)
Nexus PlayerAsus/GoogleAndroid TV
Fire TV StickAmazon.comFire OS (Android-based)
Nvidia Shield TVNvidiaAndroid TV
Apple TV 4th Gen (HD)Apple Inc.tvOS
Apple TV 5th Gen (4K)Apple Inc.tvOS
Fire TV CubeAmazon.comFire OS (Android-based)
Nvidia Shield TV 3rd GenNvidiaAndroid TV
Nvidia SHIELD TV Pro 3rd GenNvidiaAndroid TV
Chromecast Ultra (Google Stadia Premiere Edition)Google Custom Linux-based OS
Apple TV 6th Gen (4K)Apple Inc.tvOS

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Levy. Adam. January 8, 2020. Amazon Added 10 Million Fire TV Users in 2019, but Growth Is Slowing. September 26, 2021. The Motley Fool. en.