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Magnavox Odyssey²

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Gaming Console

The Resume

    (1978-1983)
    Successor to Magnavox Odyssey
    Manufactured by North American Phillips
    Magnavox released Odyssey, Odyssey 100 and Odyssey 400 all stand alone units

Why Magnavox Odyssey² might be annoying:

    Because the graphics were stored on a rom chip all the games had a similar look.
    The keyboard built into the console was a low tech membrane pad.
    Atari successfully sued them for producing K.C. Munchkin, a Pacman rip off.
    There was little interest in third parties producing games for the system.
    Odyssey² was referred to as the 'Odyssey Two' and not 'Odyssey Squared' or 'Odyssey to the second power.'

Why Magnavox Odyssey² might not be annoying:

    The Odyssey² was part of the next generation of game units that allow purchasing separate game cartridges.
    They were the first home unit to allow up to 4 players.
    They used the 8048 processor manufactured by Intel, the company that manufactures the Pentium.
    They were the first mass market gaming machine to have a built-in keyboard.
    The keyboard allowed gamers to enter names/initials for keeping high scores.
    They appealed to parents by producing educational programs.
    The joystick were ergomatic, stylish and practical.
    Imagic and Parker Brothers signed licensing agreements to produce games for them.
    An add-on component was sold that allowed the system to speak. One cartridge would phonetically sound out words typed in.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 17 Votes: 23.53% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 84.62% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 176 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 19 Votes: 73.68% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 46 Votes: 71.74% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 61 Votes: 59.02% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 115 Votes: 57.39% Annoying