Magnavox Odyssey 2
Magnavox Odyssey 2 Specifications
| Manufacturer: | Magnavox / Philips |
| Developer: | Magnavox / Philips |
| CPU: | Intel 8048 |
| Memory: | 64 bytes RAM, 1024 bytes ROM |
| Graphics: | Intel 8244 (NTSC) or 8245 (PAL) custom IC |
| Sound: | Intel 8244/8245 custom IC, mono |
| Medium: | ROM cartridge |
| Display: | 160×200 pixels, 16-color fixed palette; sprites may only use 8 of these colors |
| Controllers: | 2 |
The Magnavox Odyssey 2 (stylized as Magnavox Odyssey²), known in Europe as the Videopac, in Brazil as the Philips Odyssey, in the United States as the Magnavox Odyssey² and the Philips Odyssey², and also by many other names, is a video game console released in 1978.
In the early 1970s, Magnavox was an innovator in the home video game industry. They succeeded in bringing the first home video game system to market, the Odyssey, which was quickly followed by a number of later models, each with a few technological improvements (Magnavox Odyssey Series). In 1978, Magnavox, now a subsidiary of North American Philips, released the Odyssey², its new second-generation video game console.
In 2009, the video game website IGN named the Odyssey² the 21st greatest video game console, out of its list of 25.
One of the unique features of the Odyssey 2 was its built-in keyboard, which allowed players to enter their own programs and games. It also had a number of popular games available, such as K.C. Munchkin, Pick Axe Pete, and Quest for the Rings.
Overall, the Magnavox Odyssey 2 was a modest success, selling around one million units before being discontinued in 1984. Despite its relatively short lifespan, it remains a beloved console among retro gaming enthusiasts.
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