VTech CreatiVision
VTech CreatiVision Specifications
| Manufacturer: | VTech |
| CPU: | Rockwell 6502 @ 2 MHz |
| Memory: | 1 KB RAM, 16 KB VRAM |
| Graphics: | Texas Instruments TMS 9918/9929 |
| Sound: | TI SN76489 |
| Medium: | Cassette tapes |
| Display: | 256x192 with 16 colors and 32 sprites |
| Controllers: | 2 |
The VTech CreatiVision is a hybrid computer and home video game console introduced by VTech in 1981 and released in 1982 during the second generation of video game consoles. It cost $295 Australian Dollars in Australia. The hybrid unit was similar in concept to computers such as the APF Imagination Machine, the older VideoBrain Family Computer, and to a lesser extent the Intellivision game console and Coleco Adam computer, all of which anticipated the trend of video game consoles becoming more like low-end computers. It was designed to compete with other popular consoles of the time, such as the Atari 2600 and the Intellivision. The CreatiVision featured a range of built-in educational and entertainment software, and could also be expanded with additional cartridges.
The system was powered by an 8-bit CPU, had a resolution of 256x192 pixels, and supported up to 16 colors on screen at once. It also had three channels of sound and a built-in keyboard for typing commands and data entry.
Despite its promising features, the CreatiVision struggled to gain traction in the market and was ultimately discontinued in 1986. However, it remains a favorite among retro gaming enthusiasts and collectors today.
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