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| Time: 16:33 EST/21:33 GMT | News Source: PC Magazine | Posted By: Robert Stein | ||
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When computers began to arrive in homes in the early 1980s, game choices were limited. The IBM PC's monochrome display and limited audio support didn't make for the most compelling experience. By the late 1980s, though, PCs began to get more powerful and eventually overtook the Atari and Commodore consoles as the premier gaming platform. And by the early 1990s, an IBM-compatible PC was pretty much the only real option for gaming. (Even those of us who played way too many hours of Solitaire and Minesweeper won't disagree!) | ||
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