Compact disc
Optical disc for storage and playback of digital audio
Did compact discs make computer gaming more popular?
Compact discs contained significantly more storage space than the previously popular floppy disc format. Gaming studios were therefore able to significantly improve the graphics, sounds, and features of their games to make them more immersive. The better games led to a massive increase in popularity for computer gaming.
Which external storage device was previously popular before compact discs? What features of compact disc made them much better than #1? What new possibilities did #2 create for computer games? Did #3 lead to increased interest in computer games?