Isn't it funny to think back when the first video game systems were thought of as the greatest technology? With all the types of systems to choose from, the earlier models are a joke in comparison to the new systems put out today. Although back in the day, these systems were very popular when they were first released to the public.
Magnavox Odyssey was the first video gaming system to be released in the U.S. Once called the brown box, from the prototype, a crude version of what was to become. This was completed in 1968. Odyssey gaming system, used cartridges that were to basically alter the circuits inside the game box.
In 1972, based on plastic sheets that were taped onto the television screen, the odyssey system was still a hot item. The sheets were used in conjunction with the images that were projected onto the screen from the game system to add graphics.
Those first video game systems and their ancestors of the many that are available today cost $100 when first released. They sold over 100,000 units in the first year of production. Even though those systems would be considered quite primitive In comparison to the stands of today, they are what started the gaming systems.
In 1972, Atari was founded by Nolan Bushnell. The name of this company was originally planned to be Syzygy. Since the name was already in use Atari was settled on for the company. A developer, Al Alcorn joined Atari and the game "Pong" originated. The popularity of this game was quite impressive when it went on sale in 1975 as a home version for Atari.
Many games including hand held games were released in 1976 and 1977. Coleco entered the video gaming craze with the introduction of Telstar in 1976. The Atari 2600 home game system was released in 1977, along with a baseball game in 1978 by Mattel. In 1979, Microvision another gaming system put out by Milton Bradley was released. This had cartridges that could be changed with different games. This was the first hand-held game that used cartridges for their games.
By 1980 Mattel was ready to launch their answer to Atari - the Intellivision game system. The Nintendo game system was on the horizon. When Mario brothers games came out in 1981, the world was ready for something different. Gaining popularity, this was a game that seemed to be an instant hit.
In 1981 Sega was yet another video gaming system that got in on the competition with the release of Turbo. This was one of the first driving video games that simulated reality. In comparison, the only driving game up to this point was Atari's Night Driver and it was not nearly as realistic.
In 1982 the Atari 5200 Super System was the replacement for the Atari 2600. The original intention was for the 5200 to be the competition for Intellivision however, it ended up as competition for Coleco. The 5200 was not the hit that it was thought it would be due to design flaws.
Early games cannot be compared to the games we have today. They are not as sophisticated. The arrival of the Nintendo Systems, Play Station Systems, and the Xbox in 2001 has made our early systems look like baby toys. These systems are currently setting the trends for all future technology advances today. - 29852
Magnavox Odyssey was the first video gaming system to be released in the U.S. Once called the brown box, from the prototype, a crude version of what was to become. This was completed in 1968. Odyssey gaming system, used cartridges that were to basically alter the circuits inside the game box.
In 1972, based on plastic sheets that were taped onto the television screen, the odyssey system was still a hot item. The sheets were used in conjunction with the images that were projected onto the screen from the game system to add graphics.
Those first video game systems and their ancestors of the many that are available today cost $100 when first released. They sold over 100,000 units in the first year of production. Even though those systems would be considered quite primitive In comparison to the stands of today, they are what started the gaming systems.
In 1972, Atari was founded by Nolan Bushnell. The name of this company was originally planned to be Syzygy. Since the name was already in use Atari was settled on for the company. A developer, Al Alcorn joined Atari and the game "Pong" originated. The popularity of this game was quite impressive when it went on sale in 1975 as a home version for Atari.
Many games including hand held games were released in 1976 and 1977. Coleco entered the video gaming craze with the introduction of Telstar in 1976. The Atari 2600 home game system was released in 1977, along with a baseball game in 1978 by Mattel. In 1979, Microvision another gaming system put out by Milton Bradley was released. This had cartridges that could be changed with different games. This was the first hand-held game that used cartridges for their games.
By 1980 Mattel was ready to launch their answer to Atari - the Intellivision game system. The Nintendo game system was on the horizon. When Mario brothers games came out in 1981, the world was ready for something different. Gaining popularity, this was a game that seemed to be an instant hit.
In 1981 Sega was yet another video gaming system that got in on the competition with the release of Turbo. This was one of the first driving video games that simulated reality. In comparison, the only driving game up to this point was Atari's Night Driver and it was not nearly as realistic.
In 1982 the Atari 5200 Super System was the replacement for the Atari 2600. The original intention was for the 5200 to be the competition for Intellivision however, it ended up as competition for Coleco. The 5200 was not the hit that it was thought it would be due to design flaws.
Early games cannot be compared to the games we have today. They are not as sophisticated. The arrival of the Nintendo Systems, Play Station Systems, and the Xbox in 2001 has made our early systems look like baby toys. These systems are currently setting the trends for all future technology advances today. - 29852
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