Odyssey²

From WE Computers Museum
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Odyssey²
Designer Magnavox, Philips
Manufacturer Magnavox, Philips
CPU Intel 8048
Graphics Intel 8244, 160×200 resolution
Memory RAM: 192 bytes
ROM: 1024 bytes
Media ROM cartridge
Released North America: September 1978
Europe: December 1978
Japan: September 1982
Brazil: May 1983
Peru: 1983
Added to Museum Not yet

Odyssey² was a cartridge-based home video game console by Magnavox and Philips. It was released as the Videopac G7000 in Europe, as the Odyssey2 (オデッセイ2) in Japan, and as the Odyssey in Brazil and Peru.

Release

The Odyssey² was released in North America in September 1978, in Europe in December 1978, in Japan in September 1982, and in Brazil on May 1983.

Legacy

The legacy of the Odyssey² remains, even after its heyday. Independent, unlicensed games continue to be produced for the system to this day.

Digital Odyssey² games owned by WEC Museum

Title Developer Released Notes
Amok John Dondzila 1998