In History: The first ever video game console, 50 years on
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The Magnavox Odyssey was showcased on the BBC 's Tomorrow 's World 50 years ago today. It was a basic but visionary design, and led to today's multi-billion-pound industry.
Fifty years ago today, an episode of the BBC's Tomorrow's World introduced the Magnavox Odyssey, the world's first ever home video games console. It was a basic but visionary design, and led to today's multi-billion-pound industry.
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In History: The first ever video game console, 50 years on
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1972) Magnavox Odyssey: The First Video Game Console
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In History: The first ever video game console, 50 years on