Which gaming product launch strategy pioneered the now-common practice of releasing early access versions to players before the official launch?

The gaming industry has seen some revolutionary product launches that transformed how we play and experience virtual worlds. From console reveals at major gaming expos to surprise digital drops that broke the internet, successful product launches in gaming often become cultural moments. Test your knowledge about one of the most significant product launch strategies that changed gaming history!

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Minecraft's 'Alpha/Beta' development model that sold incomplete versions at increasing price tiers as development progressed
Nintendo's limited physical 'preview cartridges' distributed to select customers before the full NES launch
Sony's PlayStation VR 'Experience Centers' that let players test the hardware months before retail availability
Xbox Game Pass 'Preview Weekend' where all games were free to play before the subscription service officially launched