Mike DiverFormat:Kindle Edition

Retro Gaming: A Byte-sized History of Video Games – From Atari to Zelda

Name: Retro Gaming: A Byte-sized History of Video Games – From Atari to Zelda
Brand: Mike DiverFormat:Kindle Edition
SKU: B07W6HXLDW
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Bottom line: The Retro Gaming: A Byte-sized History of Video Games ($9.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 12:24 UTC): Covers gaming history from Atari through Zelda in one arc; main trade-off: kindle edition only, no print copy for shelf collectors.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-21

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. About the author →

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Covers gaming history from Atari through Zelda in one arc
✓ Byte-sized chapters make it easy to read in short sittings
✓ Written by games journalist Mike Diver
✓ Instant Kindle delivery, readable on phone, tablet, or Kindle

Cons

✗ Kindle edition only, no print copy for shelf collectors
✗ Byte-sized format favors overview breadth over deep detail
✗ Illustrations and screenshots render best on larger screens
✗ General history, light on technical specs or teardowns

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Full Specifications

ReleaseDate	2019-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Manufacturer	LOM ART

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