The Power of Vintage
Sega Saturn
Sega Saturn: A 32-Bit Powerhouse from the '90s
Launched in November 1994 and discontinued by 1998, the Sega Saturn was a technologically advanced 32-bit console and the successor to the iconic Sega Mega Drive (Genesis). Featuring a dual-CPU architecture with eight processors and a CD-ROM drive, the Saturn aimed to compete with Sony’s PlayStation in the early 3D gaming era.
- Launch Price (US, 1995): $399
- Worldwide Units Sold: Approx. 9.26 million
Vectrex
Vectrex: A Vector-Based Console Ahead of Its Time
Released in November 1982 and discontinued in 1984, Vectrex is a vector display-based home video game console. The system was developed by Smith Engineering and manufactured and sold by General Consumer Electronics. Later, it was licensed to Milton Bradley.
- Initially sold for $199 in the US
- It is estimated that about 500,000-600,000 units were manufactured
Psygnosis Games
Psygnosis Big Boxes
Psygnosis Limited, later known as Studio Liverpool, was a legendary British video game developer based in Wavertree Technology Park, Liverpool. The studio gained international fame for its groundbreaking titles on the Commodore Amiga, many of which were packaged in large, visually stunning boxes that set new standards for video game artwork.
iMac G3
iMac G3: Steve Jobs’ Comeback
The iMac G3 was Apple’s first major product after Steve Jobs returned to the company. It was sold from 1998 to 2003 and designed as an affordable web-ready computer for everyday users. The G3 replaced older tech, such as floppy disk drives and serial ports, with a CD-ROM drive and USB ports.
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Launch price: $1,299 (August 1998)
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Original colors: Bondi Blue, Grape, Tangerine, Blueberry, Lime, Strawberry
Introducing the Apple Computers
Founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple Computers, Inc. changed people’s perceptions of personal computers.
- Apple I was the first computer with a single-circuit board and ROM
- Apple II was the first commercially available computer with color graphics
- The Macintosh was the first personal computer featuring a mouse-driven graphical user interface
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