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Episode 24: Magnavox Odyssey: The First Home Gaming Console
Magnavox Odyssey (Wikipedia)
Ralph H. Baer (Inventor)
Statements:
1. The console came with gaming accessory such as dice, play money, and poker chips.
2. The console did not have colour, but gamers could purchase colour overlays to stick to the front of their TV.
3. The console was banned in Korea, due to the corruption of Western ideals.
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Soundtrack Attribution:
Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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By Jon & Justin
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Magnavox Odyssey (Wikipedia)
Ralph H. Baer (Inventor)
Statements:
1. The console came with gaming accessory such as dice, play money, and poker chips.
2. The console did not have colour, but gamers could purchase colour overlays to stick to the front of their TV.
3. The console was banned in Korea, due to the corruption of Western ideals.
Follow @deceptivelyclever on Instagram for updates and photos of Jon’s desk.
Follow @justinrbannon on instagram for Oat Milk coffee stories (It’s the Future).
Follow @jonathonlowther on Instagram for friendship.
Jack has chosen to remain anonymous, in order to avoid the inconveniences that come with fame. We respect and support this decision.
Soundtrack Attribution:
Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/