The history of gaming consoles spans more than five decades and is filled with incredible rivalries, innovative technical achievements, and dozens of blockbuster releases. And if you’re interested in learning more about the storied history of video game consoles, consider checking out The Console Chronicles by Lost in Cult. The book just released on October 1, and it’s now seeing its first big discount, bringing the price down to $32 (was $40).
Another way to fill your bookcase is with Bitmap Books. The publisher has been churning out premium compendiums for years, covering everything from N64 and SNES to arcade games and box art. They tend to sell out fast, but many are back in stock at Amazon.
Here’s a look at some of our favorites. Bitmap Book Deals PC Engine: The Box Art Collection -- $37 ($ 40 ) From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror -- $38 ($ 43 ) N64: A Visual Compendium -- $52 SNES: A Visual Compendium -- $66 NES: A Visual Compendium -- $59 The SNES Pixel Book -- $66 Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Beat Em Ups -- $45 The Art of the Box -- $44 The King of Fighters: The Ultimate History -- $45 Commodore 64: A Visual Compendium -- $47 Metal Slug: The Ultimate History -- $79 Game Boy: The Box Art Collection -- $61 NEOGEO: A Visual History -- $56 The Secret History of Mac Gaming: Expanded Edition -- $66 Artcade: Book of Classic Arcade Game Art -- $64 Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games -- $68 Commodore Amiga: A Visual Compendium -- $50 The Games.
