For kids, young & old — the Magnavox Odyssey!

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Magnavox Odyssey game console displayed with packaging and controller
Magnavox Odyssey display, Console De Salon
“Odyssey, la première console de jeu (Pixel Museum, Schiltigheim)” by dalbera is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

The Magnavox Odyssey

The first commercial home video game console


[Yorkie2k]. (2012, December 20). 1972 Magnavox Odyssey promotional film [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLGBtkKPj2U

  • Easy to Install
  • Compatible with both black and white, and colored TVs
  • Multiplayer
  • A variety of games available, standard and optional
  • Controllers and batteries included!


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Attention #gamers! Have any of you gotten a chance to personally play on a #MagnavoxOdyssey console, or know anyone who has? This ancient thing is making me feel like we’re taking advanced tech for granted!

Encased Magnavox Odyssey with controllers and accessories
“File:Festival du Jeu Vidéo – 2010-09-11 – Magnavox Odyssey 1.jpg” by Jesmar is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

I think us gamers can appreciate a #ThrowbackThursday to the 1972 Magnavox Odyssey. It may not have lasted long, but it will always be a staple to the gaming community! #tbt #magnavoxodyssey

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The OG Magnavox Odyssey first home console #magnavoxodyssey #retrogaming

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[Captian.ad]. (2023, April 11). The OG Magnavox Odyssey first home console #magnavoxodyssey #retrogaming [Video]. TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/@captian.ad/video/7220939350354251050

Hey #gamertok! Ever wondered what retro gaming looked like, or what got us here in the first place? Check out the console that started it all, the Magnavox Odyssey! #gaming #retrogaming #foryoupage #fyp



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