jan 1, 1976 - 1976 : Fairchild F Console (Fairchild Semiconductor) - Also known as Video Entertainment System (VES) - First console with removable cartridges - First with microprocessor - Two games + 27 game cartridges on sale - Games were considered mediocre - Did not do well in Market ($170 retail price and only 250,000 units sold) - Overpowered by Atari 2600 in 1977
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Date:
jan 1, 1976
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~ 49 years ago