The first commercially available home video game console, developed by Ralph Baer and his team at Sanders Associates as the 'Brown Box' prototype (1966 to 1972), licensed to Magnavox and released in North America in September 1972 (the United Kingdom followed in 1973 and continental Europe in 1974). Before 1972, electronic games existed mainly inside large academic and research institutions; the Odyssey brought interactive gaming into ordinary homes, launching the console industry.
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Introduced Year OriginDeveloped as the Brown Box prototype at Sanders Associates by Ralph Baer, 1966 to 1972; manufactured and sold by Magnavox. 1 Connections
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Wikimedia FoundationMagnavox Odyssey, Reception section, September 1972 advertising launch (corrected from "release section" recorded at mint time; the live article carries this material under Reception)
Magnavox began advertising the Odyssey in mid-September 1972, including an appearance on the game show What's My Line? on October 16, 1972.
- In Category: Technologies
- In Medium: Video Games
- Developed By: Ralph Baer
- Associated With: Release of the Magnavox Odyssey, Wikipedia: Magnavox Odyssey, introduction
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Magnavox Odyssey, overviewQuote, Magnavox Odyssey, overview
The Magnavox Odyssey is the first commercial home video game console.
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