Which is the most significant (important) console in history?

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Lawlight said:

VAMatt said:

If I could do it again, I'd list the Odyessy.  I just didn't think anyone would choose it, because it barely moved the needle in terms of sales.  But, after reading the comments in this thread, I realize that many people think otherwise.  

It sold 350,000 units at a time where console gaming did not exist and it also require Magnavox TVs. Imagine that - selling 350,000 when it was the first of its kind and required that you buy it from Magnavox dealerships and their TVs and would only play built-in games.

Actually it did not need Magnavox TV, but Magnavox liked to tell that story for obvious reasons. It also not only played built in games, it had switchable game-cards and they sold them for 5$.

And yes, 350K was incredible for the first home console gaming system and the reason why so many companies jumped into that market so fast.