Colorsport VIII
The Colorsport VIII (model number: CS 1818) is a dedicated first-generation monochromatic home video game console made available to consumers in 1978 by Granada Electronics in the United States.[1] The console is based on the MOS Technology MPS 7600-001 Pong-on-a-chip like the Coleco Telstar Arcade console.
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| Manufacturer | Granada Electronics (US) |
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| Type | Dedicated home video game console |
| Generation | First generation |
| Release date | 1978 |
| Lifespan | 1978–? |
| CPU | MOS Technology MPS7600-001 |
| Display | Monochrome |
| Graphics | Colored |
| Controller input | 4 ports |
It is one of the first four-player Pong consoles, having two controller ports alongside two hardwired ones.
Games
The Colorsport VIII features eight (4x2) different sport games including a gun-shooting game.
References
- "Colorsport VIII , Dedicated Console by Granada (1978)". www.arcade-history.com. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
External links
- Box shot
- Video of Pong game
- Video of shooting game
- Colorsport VIII on IMDb
- Colorsport VIII on MobyGames
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