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    What color is the original Xbox game console?

    • Orange
    • Brown
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  • 2. 

    Which of the following game systems is a handheld?

    • Xbox

    • Sony PSP

    • Wii

    • PlayStation 2

    Correct Answer
    A. Sony PSP
    Explanation
    The Sony PSP is a handheld game system, meaning it is designed to be portable and played on the go. Unlike the Xbox, Wii, and PlayStation 2, which are all home consoles that require connection to a television or monitor, the PSP is small enough to be held in the hands and has a built-in screen. This allows users to play games wherever they are without the need for a separate display device.

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  • 3. 

    Which game system controller uses a triangle, circle, X and square for buttons?

    • GameCube

    • Nintendo Game Boy Advance

    • PlayStation 2

    • Xbox

    Correct Answer
    A. PlayStation 2
    Explanation
    The PlayStation 2 controller uses a triangle, circle, X, and square for buttons. This is a well-known feature of the PlayStation controller design, which has been used consistently across multiple generations of PlayStation consoles. The other options, GameCube, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, and Xbox, do not use this specific button layout, making PlayStation 2 the correct answer.

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  • 4. 

    The Xbox game system was created by what company?

    • Nintendo

    • Microsoft

    • Sony

    • Dell

    Correct Answer
    A. Microsoft
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Microsoft. Microsoft is the company that created the Xbox game system.

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  • 5. 

    Gamers can put what old video game CDs into PlayStation 2?

    • Xbox 360

    • PSOne Games

    • PC Game Discs

    • Game Boy Advance

    Correct Answer
    A. PSOne Games
    Explanation
    PlayStation 2 is backwards compatible with PlayStation One games, meaning it can play CDs from the older console. Therefore, gamers can put PSOne game CDs into PlayStation 2 to play them.

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  • 6. 

    Which Game Boy Advance video game features green 1990s icons?

    • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    • Alligator Swamp

    • Kermit The Frogland

    • Robin Hood's Men

    Correct Answer
    A. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles because this video game features green 1990s icons, referring to the four turtles named Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael, who are known for their green skin and were popular in the 1990s.

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  • 7. 

    What video game system from Microsoft came out in 2005?

    • Wii

    • Xbox 360

    • Nintendo DS

    • PlayStation 3

    Correct Answer
    A. Xbox 360
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 was released by Microsoft in 2005 as their second video game console. It was a successor to the original Xbox and introduced significant improvements in terms of graphics, processing power, and online gaming capabilities. The Xbox 360 became a popular and successful gaming system, with a large library of games and a strong online community.

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  • 8. 

    Where was the PlayStation console first launched?

    • Denmark

    • United States

    • Japan

    • Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. Japan
    Explanation
    The PlayStation console was first launched in Japan. This is because Sony, the company behind PlayStation, is a Japanese company and they initially released the console in their home country. Japan is also known for its strong gaming culture and has been a hub for the development and release of many popular video game consoles and games.

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  • 9. 

    Which Sony game console followed the PlayStation?

    • PlayStation Extreme

    • PlayStation Dreamcast

    • PlayStation Xbox

    • PlayStation 2

    Correct Answer
    A. PlayStation 2
    Explanation
    The PlayStation 2 is the correct answer because it is the console that was released after the original PlayStation. It was a highly successful console, selling over 155 million units worldwide. The PlayStation 2 introduced several technological advancements and new features, such as the ability to play DVDs and online gaming capabilities, making it a significant milestone in the history of gaming consoles.

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  • 10. 

    Which early 21st century game console is shaped like a square box?

    • PSP

    • Atari

    • Xbox

    • GameCube

    Correct Answer
    A. GameCube
    Explanation
    The correct answer is GameCube. The GameCube was a game console released in the early 21st century that was shaped like a square box. It was developed by Nintendo and had a distinctive compact design that set it apart from other consoles of that time. The GameCube gained popularity for its unique shape and innovative games.

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  • 11. 

    What game for Nintendo used a light gun?

    • Duck Hunt

    • Star Castle

    • Pong

    • Missile Defense

    Correct Answer
    A. Duck Hunt
    Explanation
    Duck Hunt is the correct answer because it is a game for Nintendo that specifically used a light gun. The light gun was used to shoot ducks on the screen, making it a popular and memorable game for Nintendo players. Star Castle, Pong, and Missile Defense are not games that used a light gun, making them incorrect answers.

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  • 12. 

    Which of the following game consoles has a small game disc?

    • Nintendo 64

    • PlayStation 2

    • GameCube

    • Xbox

    Correct Answer
    A. GameCube
    Explanation
    The GameCube is the correct answer because it is the only game console listed that uses small game discs. The Nintendo 64 uses cartridges, the PlayStation 2 uses DVDs, and the Xbox uses regular-sized game discs. The GameCube, on the other hand, uses mini DVDs which are smaller in size compared to the other consoles.

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  • 13. 

    In what year was the first PlayStation available to purchase in the United States?

    • 1995

    • 2002

    • 1990

    • 1980

    Correct Answer
    A. 1995
    Explanation
    The first PlayStation was available to purchase in the United States in 1995.

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