The sixth generation of video game consoles began on November 27, 1998. Also known as the last non-motion control gaming era, the sixth generation is also called the 128-bit generation. The sixth generation began with the release of the Dreamcast in Japan. This generation included the game consoles of the PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft Xbox. The Dreamcast was discontinued in 2001, but sold games until 2007. The GameCube was discontinued in 2007. The Xbox sold its last games in 2008, but didn't get discontinued until 2009. The PlayStation 2 was discontinued in 2013, which ended the sixth generation.
Game systems
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Handheld game consoles
Note: First year of release is the first year of the system's worldwide availability.
Other handhelds
Tapwave Zodiac(2003) Neo Geo Pocket Color(1999)
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Popular games
Final Fantasy X
Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Halo: Combat Evolved Halo 2 Kingdom Hearts Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Metroid Prime Resident Evil 4 Shenmue SoulCalibur