jan 1, 1978 - Magnavox had released its Magnavox Odyssey, a home video game system based on the “Brown Box,” a prototype invented by Ralph Baer. The console helped bring the arcade experience into living rooms for the first time, allowing players to enjoy games like tennis and hockey through their television sets.
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jan 1, 1978
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~ 47 years ago