History of video games/Platforms/Gameroom Tele-Pong
History[edit | edit source]
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Entex was founded in Compton, California in 1970 to produce toys.[1] Entex launched the Gameroom Tele-Pong in 1976,[2][3] becoming an early entrant into the game console market. Little more information is available for this console, though it's earliness and following Entex consoles make it noteworthy.
Technology[edit | edit source]
The Gameroom Tele-Pong likely used analog circuits,[4] similar to the Magnavox Odyssey. The system uses eight integrated circuits, and 26 transistors.[5][3] The console has a one player mode, which is known for its high difficulty.[2][3]
The Gameroom Tele-Pong is powered by four C type batteries.[4] Players may manually turn score dials on the console to track scores.[3] This was common feature on consoles lacking major compute resources, as it removes the need for players to manually track score in their heads or on paper.
External Resources[edit | edit source]
- Old Computers Museum - Entex Gameroom Tele-Pong page with photo.
- Old Computers Museum - Binatone TV Game page with photo.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Entex Handheld Games". handheldmuseum.com. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
- ↑ a b "Entex Gameroom Tele-Pong is a video game console". Vox Odyssey. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ↑ a b c d Manikas, Pantelis. "Entex Gameroom Tele-Pong". News & Reviews for Videogames & Gaming Consoles consall.eu. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ↑ a b "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ↑ "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 22 November 2020.