The permanent exhibition at the Video Games Museum is an exciting chronological journey through the history of electronic games and consoles, full of emotions, memories, and discoveries. From the first generation of consoles that forever changed the way we are entertained, to the more modern and technologically advanced systems that continue to shape our entertainment today, the exhibition spans over 50 years of evolution in the world of gaming.
Our journey begins in the 1970s, a time when electronic games were still a new, unexplored area. In 1972, the Magnavox Odyssey, the first home console, revolutionized the world of gaming by allowing people to enjoy electronic games in their homes for the first time. The Magnavox Odyssey was a groundbreaking device that introduced the public to a new world of fun and entertainment, with simple games like Tennis, which later influenced the creation of the legendary *Pong*. Although technically limited, this console laid the foundations for what would follow in the world of electronic games and home consoles.
From there, our journey continues with the gradual evolution of consoles and their games, reaching into the present day. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to see hundreds of consoles. Consoles that may be completely unknown to some, but beloved by others, create a rich puzzle of gaming history.
The journey is structured so that visitors can move through each year sequentially, seeing the consoles of each era and experiencing their evolution through the progress of technology and design. The exhibits are placed in specially designed glass prisms, without reflections, so visitors can observe every detail of the consoles. Every button, every texture, every design feature is clearly visible, allowing visitors to recall how it felt to use these consoles, or to learn how previous generations used them. For those who are unfamiliar with these systems, the exhibition offers the opportunity to discover the functionality of these historic devices.
The permanent exhibition goes beyond just consoles and games; it also delves into their design aspects, the impact of technology on entertainment, and how games have evolved to incorporate music, graphics, and storytelling. Each era has its own innovations, and our collection also includes information and analysis of the cultural impact each console had on society and how it changed people's lives.
Furthermore, to make the experience even more immersive, we have created special spaces that allow visitors to experience the consoles and games hands-on. They can play games from all eras, learn the basics of how the consoles work, and see how the industry has evolved into one of the largest cultural and economic forces in the modern world.
The permanent exhibition of the Video Games Museum is a living testament to the evolution of gaming, inviting visitors to explore, learn, and enjoy the world of electronic games through the lens of history and innovation.