Electronic Video Game Console [Odyssey]

Object detail

Accession number

2000.7

Maker

Magnavox Company

Production period

1970s

Description

Magnavox "Odyssey" electronic game console which attaches to 18" or 25" television set. The games are detailed in the manual with the set. Set includes main console, two controllers, game cord, and various components for games.

Marks

ODYSSEY Sticker
COVERED BY ONE OR MORE / OF THE FOLL. U.S. PATENTS: / 3,659,284 / 3,659,285 / OTHER PATENTS PENDING / MADE IN U.S.A / 1TL200 1 OF 4 PCS. Embossed
11003408 / SERIAL NUMBER Sticker

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Paper
Processed Material/Paper/Cardboard

Credit Line

Magnavox Company. 1972
1973
1974. Electronic Video Game Console [Odyssey], 2000.7. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

Related resources

https://www.si.edu/object/magnavox-odyssey-predicted-future-video-games:posts_1f465d272c94f32fdfab7e90ce5ed936

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Classification

Game Game, Video Game, Computer Recreational Artefacts Game Equipment

Production place

United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Computing and Digital Technology

Subject auto tags

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Member object

Name/Title: Odyssey installation and game rules Maker: Magnavox Company Production date: 1974 Accession number: MSS-2018-95 See full details

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