Retro Innovation

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With the anticipated release of the Nintendo Switch in the upcoming months, the next generation has yet to experience the origins of video games starting with Atari's PONG in 1973. Each year, game consoles consume more processing power which is apparent in virtual reality games. The Raspberry Pi, a compact computer, is an ideal system to run an emulator for retro video games because it is powerful and affordable for gamers traveling back in time. In order to understand current game systems, we must investigate where it all started.

Room:
Room 212
Time:
Saturday, March 4, 2017 - 11:30 to 12:00