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Home Consoles:
* Atari 2600 (1977): One of the first truly successful home consoles, with games like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong.
* ColecoVision (1982): A powerful console with better graphics than the Atari 2600, known for games like Donkey Kong Jr. and Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle.
* Intellivision (1979): A console with advanced graphics and sound for its time, featuring games like Astrosmash and Night Stalker.
* Magnavox Odyssey (1972): Considered the first commercially successful home video game console, with simple games like "Tennis" and "Hockey".
* Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) (1985): Released in the United States in 1985, but was available in Japan in 1983. It revolutionized the industry with classics like Super Mario Bros., Zelda, and Metroid.
* Sega Master System (1986): Sega's competitor to the NES, known for its 8-bit graphics and games like Alex Kidd in Miracle World and Phantasy Star.
Arcade Systems:
* Pac-Man (1980): One of the most iconic arcade games ever made, with its simple gameplay and memorable characters.
* Space Invaders (1978): One of the earliest arcade games to gain widespread popularity, with its simple yet addictive gameplay.
* Donkey Kong (1981): A game that launched the career of Shigeru Miyamoto (creator of Mario), with its innovative platforming gameplay.
* Ms. Pac-Man (1981): A popular spin-off of Pac-Man, featuring a female protagonist and unique gameplay mechanics.
* Galaga (1981): A popular space shooter game known for its challenging gameplay and memorable aliens.
* Dig Dug (1982): A unique arcade game featuring a character who uses a drill to dig underground and defeat enemies.
* Donkey Kong Jr. (1982): A sequel to Donkey Kong that features Jr. trying to rescue his father from Mario.
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989): A popular arcade game based on the popular comic book series, featuring four playable characters.
Other Notable Systems:
* Atari 5200 (1982): A more powerful console than the 2600, but it was ultimately unsuccessful.
* Commodore 64 (1982): A popular home computer that also played games, with titles like "Elite" and "California Games".
* ZX Spectrum (1982): A popular British home computer that also played games, with titles like "Jet Set Willy" and "Manic Miner."
This is not an exhaustive list, but it includes some of the most popular and influential video game systems of the pre-1990 era. The 1980s were a time of great innovation in the video game industry, and these systems laid the groundwork for the industry we know today.