My First Computer
My first computer was not actually a computer in the traditional sense, but rather a Soundic TV sports console. I believe I first played it in the early to mid-eighties, although the console itself was released in 1977. Unfortunately, I had to search for images of it online since my mom said she threw it out (which I’m really disappointed about!). During the seventies, there were many similar consoles available due to the popularity of Pong.
Here is an image of the console:
After the release of Pong in 1975, there was a flood of imitations in the market. These consoles varied greatly in design and were available across different continents. The early models, including Atari’s first console, offered only four options: tennis, hockey, squash, and practice mode for solo players. Later versions of pong consoles added more features and, in some cases, even a light gun.
My First Computer
I also had a colour version of the console, but I mostly remember playing it in black and white. This was because our second TV was black and white, which was the norm during that decade. Playing it was a lot of fun, especially when I played with my sister. We spent hours enjoying the games. I really wish I still had it so that my son could experience it before moving on to the latest technology.
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