Magnavox Odyssey

Video Game Consoles
Consumer Electronics

The Magnavox Odyssey was the first commercial home video game console. Designed by a team led by Ralph H. Baer and released by Magnavox in the United States in September 1972, it connected to a television and used wired controllers. Its monochrome display showed dots and a line, while players used plastic screen overlays and supplied board-game materials for different games. It was discontinued in 1975.

Released: United States, September 1972
Display: Three square dots and one line in monochrome
Sales: 350,000 units by discontinuation

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Article: Magnavox Odyssey (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q744987
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