Top 10 Best Fourth Generation Video Game Consoles
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) was released by Nintendo in 1990 in Japan and 1991 in North America. It featured 16-bit graphics, advanced sound capabilities, and iconic games like "Super Mario World" and "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past." The console is awesome. Back in the day when Nintendo was producing cool video game consoles, it had perfect 16-bit graphics and was a superior console to the Genesis. Also, it has its charms that will never be forgotten.
Nintendo has the best games.
The Sega Genesis, also known as the Mega Drive outside North America, was released in 1988 in Japan and 1989 in North America. It was a 16-bit console known for popular titles such as "Sonic the Hedgehog" and its rivalry with the SNES. I say the Genesis is better. The Super Nintendo was great, but the Genesis was amazing. Let's talk about the games: Genesis had Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Contra: Hard Corps, and Gunstar Heroes. Super Nintendo had Super Mario World, Donkey Kong, and Metroid. I know there are more great Super Nintendo games, but Genesis rules. Genesis: 9/10, Super Nintendo: 8/10.
Back when Sega were gods. A system that was so much better than the SNES. Gunstar Heroes, Revenge of Shinobi, Sonic 1, 2, and 3, Vectorman, Shining Force 1 and 2, Phantasy Star 4, Altered Beast, Streets of Rage 1 and 2, Splatterhouse 2 and 3, Contra: Hard Corps, Castlevania: Bloodlines - the list goes on.
The Game Boy, released by Nintendo in 1989, was a handheld console with an 8-bit processor and a monochrome screen. It became immensely popular due to its portability and games like "Tetris" and "Pokémon." This is what started the line of Game Boys we have today.
It had some of the best games for girls.
The TurboGrafx-16, released by NEC in 1987 in Japan as the PC Engine and 1989 in North America, was a console that used an 8-bit CPU but marketed its 16-bit graphics processor. It is remembered for titles like "Bonk's Adventure" and "R-Type." It may have been underpowered, but it's one of my favorite consoles ever.
The Sega Game Gear, released in 1990, was Sega's handheld system featuring a full-color backlit screen and 8-bit hardware. It was positioned as a competitor to the Game Boy and supported games from the Sega Master System via an adapter. It was in color way before that was even a thought for Nintendo. It had some stellar games and even some ports from the Sega Master System.
A console that was so much more worthwhile than the Game Boy.
The Atari Lynx, launched in 1989, was the first handheld gaming console with a full-color screen and support for multiplayer via a ComLynx cable. It featured a reversible screen that allowed both left-handed and right-handed players to enjoy games. I personally like it. Is it the best? No. Is it all that bad? Nah. It's fine. Good if you get the right games.