Sixth-Generation is (Still) the Best Gaming Era

More than just a nostalgic era, it marked unprecedented events that shaped the game industry.

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas is one of the iconic games ever grazed the sixth-generation consoles (Image source: Kamikatsu/Fandom Wikia/Rockstar Games)

If you ask me about which gaming era leaves me a long-lasting impression, I would say it’s the sixth generation of consoles.

Is it because I’m a millennial who is still longing for nostalgia? Maybe it’s because I was growing up too attached to my good old PlayStation 2? Whatever the reason is, there’s a special feeling when you see the screenshots of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and Final Fantasy X on a video game magazine, or play Grand Theft Auto III on PlayStation 2 whenever you’re not at school.

So, what makes the sixth generation of consoles so special?

Putting aside the nostalgia factor, the era marked evolution in the video game industry. Technological advancements, notable console launches, and industry changes occurred in this period, defining the gaming industry’s directions for years to come.

The Events

Along with Wonderswan, Sega Dreamcast kickstarted the sixth-generation of consoles (Image source: Infoconsolas.com)

Let’s start with what began the era: the birth of the Sega Dreamcast. Along with the Bandai Wonderswan, it was the first sixth-gen console ever released.