THE 1000 COLLECTION

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Odyssey

Pong console · 1972

Magnavox Odyssey

In 1966, Ralph Baer - The father of the home consoles (1922–2014) had the idea of using television sets to play games. In 1969, the German-born inventor, who …

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Pong console · 1976

Philips Odyssey 200

The Philips Odyssey 200 home Pong console belongs to the Magnavox Odyssey series, which appeared between 1972 and 1978. Marketed as “America’s interesting home …

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