6 Home Console Video Game Systems That Paved the Way for Today’s Great Systems

Описание: The Magnavox Odyssey was the first ever home console system, and came out in 1972.

The first color system? That was the Fairchild Channel F, from 1976.

The first portable video game? Mattel’s Auto Race, also 1976.

When you think of old video games, you probably think of Nintendo. But here’s the thing: There are some systems that are much, much older – and, some would argue, made more of an impact. Here’s a look at the Magnavox Odyssey, the Atari Home Pong. The Fairchild Channel F, the Intellivision, The Coleco Telestar and Mattel’s Auto Race – and the impact these six systems had on the hobby we know and love today.
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