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The M agnavox 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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Magnavox OdysseyBenjamin Houlton
specsfor the Odyssey 2
CPU: 8-bit Intel 8048 (1.79MHz)RAM: 64B (integrated in CPU)Colors: 16 (4 on screen)Resolution: 280x192Sprites: 4Sound: 1-channel monoGame 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[
• GPU: ATI "Hollywood" GPU made with a 90 nm CMOS process,[129] reportedly† clocked at 243 MHz[128]
• ^† None of the clock rates have been confirmed by Nintendo, IBM or ATI.• Memory:• 88 MB main memory (24 MB "internal" 1T-SRAM integrated into graphics package, 64 MB "external" GDDR3
SDRAM)[Ports and peripheral capabilities:• Up to 16 Wii Remote controllers (10 in Standard Mode, 6 in One Time Mode,[131] connected wirelessly via
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)• USB 2.0 ports (2)• 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]
• Mitsumi DWM-W004 WiFi 802.11b/g wireless module• Compatible with optional USB 2.0 to Ethernet LAN adapter• "AV Multi Out" port (See "Video" section right)• Built-in content ratings systems:• BBFC, CERO, ESRB, ACB, OFLC (NZ), PEGI, USK
graphics• Custom "AV Multi Out" port supporting
composite video,[YPBPR component video's-Video (NTSC consoles only)[and RGB SCART (PAL consoles only)[138]
• 480p (PAL/NTSC), 480i (PAL/NTSC) or 576i (PAL/SECAM), standard 4:3 and 16:9 anamorphic 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 content5. The Wii overheats in Wiiconnect24 because the fan shuts off.
comparison• Magnavox WII
one of the newest video games
First video game ever larger memorySmall memory better graphics Not very good graphics more player allowed Only two player allowed lighterTo play easy to useHeavybulky