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The Rise of 3D Gaming

With a leap in computer technology, the fifth genration of video games in the three- dimensional ra of gaming .

In 1995, Sega released in North America its Saturn system, the first 32-bit console that played games on CDs rather than cartridges, five months ahead of schedule. This Move was to beat Sony's first foray into video games, the Playstation, which sold for $100 less than the Saturn when it launches later than year.

The following year, Nintendo released its cartridge-based 64-bit system, The Nintendo 64

Thought Sega and Nintendo each released their fair share of hihgly-rated, on-brand 3D titles, such as Virtual. Fighters on the Saturn and Super Mario 64 on the Nintendo 64, the established video games companies couldn't compete with Sony's strong third-party support, which helped the Playstation secure numerous exclusive titles.

Author: Estrada Martínez Leonardo