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1972\u20131978 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Destaques<\/strong>: Odyssey, Pong, Telstar, Color TV Game<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Color TV Game<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Odssey<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Telejogo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Telejogo II<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Tele Spiel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Telstar<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The first generation of video game consoles marked the beginning of the home video game industry, covering the period from 1972 to 1980. This generation introduced the concept of interactive entertainment directly into people’s homes. The starting point was the release of the Magnavox Odyssey<\/a> in 1972, the world\u2019s first home video game console. Created by Ralph H. Baer, the Odyssey used interchangeable cartridges and featured simple games, often sports-based, such as tennis and hockey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other notable consoles from this generation include the Coleco Telstar and the Nintendo Color TV-Game. Most consoles of that time featured pre-programmed games and displayed extremely basic graphics composed of simple dots and lines on the screen. These systems were generally limited to variations of the same game, such as the classic Pong, which simulated table tennis matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first-generation consoles had very simple technology, featuring analog electronic circuits and, in some cases, digital circuits. Most did not have microprocessors and used transistors and basic integrated circuits. The graphics were monochromatic, displaying simple geometric shapes in a single color, and the sounds were rudimentary, often limited to beeps. The controllers were integrated into the console and usually consisted of rotary dials or levers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n