What year did the eighth generation of video game consoles begin?
Q: What year did the eighth generation of video game consoles begin?
A: The eighth generation of video game consoles began in 2012.
Q: When was the Wii U released?
A: The Wii U was released at the beginning of the eighth generation in 2012.
Q: When was the PlayStation 4 announced?
A: The PlayStation 4 was announced on February 20, 2013.
Q: When did Microsoft announce the Xbox One?
A: Microsoft announced the Xbox One on May 21, 2013.
Q: What is believed by video game media about this generation's home consoles?
A: It is believed by video game media that the eighth generation home consoles compete with smartphone, tablet and Smart TV gaming markets.
Q: Are microconsoles like NVIDIA Shield competing in this market?
A: Yes, microconsoles such as NVIDIA Shield, Steam Box, Ouya and GameStick are attempting to compete in this market.
Q: When did Nintendo discontinue their Wii U console?
A: Nintendo officially discontinued their Wii U console on January 31, 2017 in anticipation of the March 3, 2017 worldwide release of their Nintendo Switch hybrid console.
