The Magnavox Odyssey Benjamin Houlton

specs for the Odyssey 2 CPU: 8-bit Intel 8048 (1.79MHz) RAM: 64B (integrated in CPU) Colors: 16 (4 on screen) Resolution: 280x192 Sprites: 4 Sound: 1-channel mono Game Media: 2K programmable game card The Basics: Year of Release: 1972 Manufacturer: Magnavox Creator: Ralph Baer Originally Packaged With: Master Control Unit 2 Player Control Units Game Cord Antenna game switch with mounting hooks. 2 sized sets of 11 Overlays for medium and large television screens. 6 Game Cards Multiple game and score cards.

graphics The only graphics the Odyssey offered were white dots and lines. Although the games didn’t have background graphics the system came with transparent screen overlays. These stuck to the screen and were used as color backgrounds for the games. Some of the games could be played without a background, such as table tennis, while others required them. The system came packaged with two sets of different sized overlays. The large was for 23 and 25-inch TVs while the medium ones were for 18 to 21-inch screens

Pros new type of controller Very first video game console Portable Kept kids entertained Price $100

Pros continued…. Joystick Better graphics than before Strongly built Simple Fun for all ages

cons Poor graphics Not a large array of games to play Wasted a lot of electricity Large and bulky Black and white colors

Cons continued Some sports games did not have an opponent Games did not change very often Did not come out with many games

WII

specs Processors: CPU: PowerPC-based "Broadway" processor, made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process, reportedly † clocked at 729 MHz [ CPUPowerPC"Broadway"90 nmSOICMOS †MHz GPU: ATI "Hollywood" GPU made with a 90 nm CMOS process, [129] reportedly † clocked at 243 MHz [128] GPUATI"Hollywood" GPU [129] †MHz [128] ^† None of the clock rates have been confirmed by Nintendo, IBM or ATI. ^†clock ratesNintendoIBMATI Memory: 88 MB main memory (24 MB "internal" 1T-SRAM integrated into graphics package, 64 MB "external" GDDR3 SDRAM) [ Ports and peripheral capabilities:MBmain memory1T-SRAM GDDR3 [ Up to 16 Wii Remote controllers (10 in Standard Mode, 6 in One Time Mode, [131] connected wirelessly via Bluetooth) [131]Bluetooth Nintendo GameCube controller ports (4) Nintendo GameCube Memory Card slots (2) SD memory card slot (supports SDHC cards as of System Menu 4.0) SDSDHC USB 2.0 ports (2) USB Sensor Bar power port Accessory port on bottom of Wii Remote Optional USB keyboard input in message board, Wii Shop Channel, and the Internet Channel (as of 3.0 and 3.1 firmware update) [132] [132] Mitsumi DWM-W004 WiFi b/g wireless module Mitsumi Compatible with optional USB 2.0 to Ethernet LAN adapterUSBEthernetLAN "AV Multi Out" port (See "Video" section right) Built-in content ratings systems: BBFC, CERO, ESRB, ACB, OFLC (NZ), PEGI, USK BBFCCEROESRBACBOFLC (NZ)PEGIUSK

graphics Custom "AV Multi Out" port supporting composite video, [ YP B P R component video's-Video (NTSC consoles only) [ and RGB SCART (PAL consoles only) [138]composite video [ YP B P Rcomponent -VideoNTSC [RGBSCARTPAL [138] 480p (PAL/NTSC), 480i (PAL/NTSC) or 576i (PAL/SECAM), standard 4:3 and 16:9 anamorphic widescreen [ 480pPALNTSC480i576iSECAM16:9anamorphic widescreen

pros Many games to play Easy to use and setup Fun for al ages of people One of the latest video games Many different accessories

Pros continued Many people can play at once Easy to move objects on games Different characters to choose from Can help you stay active Very compact design

cons Not a lot of memory Graphics are not as good as some of the other video games Not many graphic visuals Can not play in HD Not a very good video processer

Cons continued. Only capable of 480P for a HDTV 2. Most third party games suck. 3. Too many add-on peripherals. Wii-Fit, Wii Gun, Wii bat, wii sword, wii wheel, etc. 4. Too little online multiplayer content 5. The Wii overheats in Wiiconnect24 because the fan shuts off.

comparison Magnavox WII one of the newest video games First video game ever larger memory Small memory better graphics Not very good graphics more player allowed Only two player allowed lighter To play easy to use Heavy bulky