“Play up to 371 video games!” We’ve worked our way to the end of the decade this week – here’s two spots from November of 1979. Firstly, a commercial for the Sears Video Game System. This one looks like an … Continue reading
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“Quality in every detail.” Here’s a commercial for a Magnavox TV with the Odyssey video game system’s Pong built right in. Just one touch is all it takes and you’re immersed in a world of stunning tennis-like competition. The spot … Continue reading
“I already programmed in my secret code…” I’ve programmed in two “computerized” game commercials for us today. Firstly, one for Invicta’s Electronic Mastermind. Second, a space age spot for Fidelity Electronics’ Chess Challenger. The chess game that speaks to you! … Continue reading
“No other company offers you as many different video game cartridges as Atari.” A very good Friday to you, Bionic pals! Today, we’ve got a spot for Atari showing of games like; Sky Diver, Football, and Outlaw. The commercial aired … Continue reading
“The video tank game with two-fisted controls!” Today our commercial theme will be 1970s electronics. First up, a spot for Radio Shack’s line of CB radios that aired in February of 1976. Following that, a very cool spot for Coleco’s … Continue reading
The Atari 2600 console hit stores 35 years ago this week on October 14, 1977. Originally called the Atari VCS, the unit shipped with two Joysticks, two paddle controllers and a copy of the cartridge-based game Combat. To celebrate this … Continue reading