Magnavox Odyssey
Hardware Data
| Release Year | 1972 |
| Manufacturer | Magnavox |
| CPU | Discrete logic (no microprocessor) |
| RAM | None |
| Media | Game cards / overlays |
| Players | 1–2 |
The Magnavox Odyssey was the first home video game console ever released, introducing home players to interactive TV gaming.
It used game cards and plastic overlays on the TV screen to simulate graphics, as the console had no sound or internal processing.
Description & Screenshots
Although primitive by modern standards, the Odyssey laid the foundation for all home consoles, with simple Pong-style games and player controllers with knobs.
