masschamber on 04 September 2008
| mike_intellivision said: Magnavox Odyssey vs Atari Pong vs. Legions Of Clones The original Maganvox Odyssey was off the market before Atari made its first pong machines and before the clones. So they really weren't competitors. The Atari machines competed against other dedicated pong machines from Magnavox (using the Odyssey name followed by a number) as well as clones from Coleco (Telestar) and others. There were also specialized machines -- Atari Video Pinabll and Coleco Tank. The edge in my book goes to Atari because you could get them at Sears -- in the sporting goods department. Mike from Morgantown PS -- My first pong unit was a Unisonic Tournament T2000. Four pong games and two light gun games. |
the atari pong was also a major prize on "Let's make a deal" a few time, now that was a gameshow
I HAVE A DOUBLE DRAGON CAB IN MY KITCHEN!!!!!!
NOW A PUNISHER CAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!
