What do we mean when we say 8 bit game?


Most video game computer microprocessors from the 1980’s were ‘8-bit’.

A ‘bit’, is a short term for ‘binary digit’, a basic measuring unit for the microprocessor’s ability to process information.

The ability to efficiently process data affects the quality and variety in the graphics, sound effects and music.

Home video game systems of the 80’s, and later 90’s, were often advertised by exploiting consumer ignorance to turn technical terms such as ‘8 bit’ into marketing buzzwords.

This has resulted in the video games of that era having much of their identity tied to this term.

Even sophisticated modern-day video games which are deliberately created to have a retro look and feel, are often termed ‘8 bit’, due to their attempt to mimic this era of gaming.

8 bit home video game consoles of the time also consisted of the Atari 2600, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Sega Master System and personal computers such as the Commodore 64 - such good memories! #What do we mean when we say 8 bit game?

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