Episode 23 – Magnavox Odyssey

This week join Andrew and Jonathan as they take you through the introduction of the home video game console – the Magnavox Odyssey! Do you like tennis? Do you like the idea of taking control of your television? Well, then you’re going to love Ralph Baer’s invention. We discuss its origins, the connection between the history of video game development and the U.S. military, and watch as many television viewers are first introduced to the idea itself of a “home video game system”.

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