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Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation Paperback – Illustrated, June 2, 2015

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A riveting story full of colorful characters… a fascinating, illuminating history… an essential read. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A highly entertaining behind-the-scenes thriller. -- Kirkus Reviews

It’s far and away one of the best non-fiction books I’ve ever read. -- Forbes

Like the pixels that together create a larger picture, Harris presents the various elements of the business in vivid color...remarkably detailed and fast paced. -- Booklist

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A fast-paced page-turner...it’s exciting to finally get a no-holds-barred account of a history that has largely been kept secret from the public eye. -- Wired

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Named a "Best Book of the Year" by NPR, Slate, Publishers Weekly, and Goodreads

It was a once-in-a-lifetime battle that pitted brother against brother, kid against adult, Sonic against Mario, and the United States against Japan. . . .

In 1990, Nintendo had a virtual monopoly on the videogame industry. Sega was a faltering arcade company with big aspirations and even bigger personalities. But all that would change with the arrival of former Mattel executive Tom Kalinske. His unconventional tactics, combined with the blood, sweat, and bold ideas of his renegade employees, completely transformed Sega and led to a ruthless David-and-Goliath showdown with Nintendo. But Sega's success would create many new enemies and make Nintendo stronger than ever.

Blake J. Harris brings into focus the warriors, the strategies, and the battles and explores how they transformed popular culture forever. Ultimately, Console Wars is the story of how a humble family man, with an extraordinary imagination and a gift for turning problems into competitive advantages, inspired a team of underdogs to slay a giant and, as a result, give birth to a sixty-billion-dollar industry.


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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dey Street Books; Illustrated edition (June 2, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062276700
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062276704
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.6 x 5.9 x 9.1 inches
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