= Second generation of video game consoles
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The second generation of video game consoles refers to the period of gaming systems that were produced and released primarily from the late 1970s through the early 1980s, roughly spanning from 1976 to 1984. This generation came after the first generation of consoles, which had very simple hardware and gameplay. Key characteristics of the second generation include: 1. **Improved Hardware**: Second-generation consoles featured more advanced hardware, allowing for more complex graphics and gameplay.
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