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| − | The '''Intellivision''' was a |
+ | The '''Intellivision''' was a console released by [[Mattel]] Electronics in 1980. It boasted of having "realistic" graphics in its line of sports games that were usually shown in advertisements comparing the system to its competitor, the [[Atari 2600]]. Its controllers, which combined a 12-function keypad with a control disc and four side action buttons, would be inspirational to the production of game controllers for the [[Atari 2600]], the [[ColecoVision]], and the [[Arcadia 2001]]. |
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| Intellivision | |
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| Manufacturer | Mattel |
| Type | Console |
| Release Date | 1980 (NA) |
| Discontinued | |
| Media | Cartridge |
| Save Format | None |
| Input Options | 2 Built-In Intellivision Controllers |
| Special Features | Cartridge Input Power Switch RF Output Power Output |
| Units Sold | 3 million |
| Top Selling Game | Astrosmash (1 million) |
| Variants | Intellivision II Intellivision III |
| Competitor(s) | Atari 2600 Emerson Arcadia 2001 ColecoVision Atari 5200 Vectrex |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | None |
The Intellivision was a console released by Mattel Electronics in 1980. It boasted of having "realistic" graphics in its line of sports games that were usually shown in advertisements comparing the system to its competitor, the Atari 2600. Its controllers, which combined a 12-function keypad with a control disc and four side action buttons, would be inspirational to the production of game controllers for the Atari 2600, the ColecoVision, and the Arcadia 2001.
Gallery
Intellivision
Intellivision Box
Intellivision Controller
See Also
- List of Intellivision games
- List of Intellivision peripherals
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