Odyssey

The Magnavox Odyssey is a first generation (1972–1980) home video game console developed and distributed by Magnavox. It was released in September 1972 in North America at a retail price of $99. The console was later released in Europe (1973). The Odyssey is the known to be the first commercial home video game console. The console was discontinued sometime in 1975.

“The Magnavox Odyssey was launched in late 1972, and was the first home TV game. The machine could only display three ‘dots’ on screen, and many of the games had televison overlays, and board game elements added to them. 28 games were launched for the system, though these weren’t ROM Cartridges like we are used to now, but basically circuit boards that you plugged into the system. The **table tennis** game, was the inspiration for Atari’s **Pong**.
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## Emul

Platform | Emulator | Notes
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Windows | [OdySym](https://odysim.blogspot.com) | –
Windows / Mac | [OdysseyNow HAL](https://pathealy.itch.io/odyssey-now-hal) | Part of the Vibrant Media Labs Odyssey Now Project
MS-DOS | [OdyEmul](http://www.pong-story.com/odyemu.htm) | Can be run in the DOS BOX emulator
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## Tech
Name | Magnavox Odyssey
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**Origin** | United States
**Developed by** | Ralph H. Baer at Sanders Associates
**Processor** | n/a
**Memory** | n/a
**Colours** | Monochrome
**Audio** | None
**Storage** | Printed Circuit Boards
**Input** | Custom controllers with dials and buttons
**Cost** | $100 (USA)”