Video Games Industry History Quiz

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What factor contributed to the Video Game Crash of 1983 mentioned in the text?

  • Consumer confidence in the industry
  • Shear number of consoles (correct)
  • High quality games
  • Limited options for consumers

Which competing console is NOT mentioned in the text as a factor in the Video Game Crash?

  • Commodore 64
  • Microsoft Xbox (correct)
  • Atari 4
  • Commodore Vic-2

What was one of the consequences of the Video Game Crash of 1983 as described in the text?

  • Expansion of the gaming industry
  • Closure of companies and distributors (correct)
  • Increased consumer confidence
  • Introduction of new innovative games

Why did consumers lose confidence in the video game industry during the Video Game Crash of 1983?

<p>Confusion due to multiple consoles and bad games (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did Atari take in an attempt to recover from the Video Game Crash of 1983 mentioned in the text?

<p>Lowered prices significantly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the impact of the Video Game Crash on the market according to the text?

<p>It caused a crash in the market with consumers stopping buying games (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did Atari take when it found itself unable to sell its consoles and games after the Video Game Crash?

<p>Dumped all its games in a landfill site (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did consumers perceive the video game industry during the Video Game Crash according to the text?

<p>'Fad' with lack of confidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the state of the video game market after the Video Game Crash?

<p>'Declining' due to consumer disinterest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the strategies attempted by companies during the Video Game Crash to deal with excess inventory?

<p>Increase prices significantly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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