Retro Computers Quiz

What is the name of the popular 1990s device where you had to care for a digital pet

• Game boy

• Sony Playstation

• Pokemon

• Tamagotchi

Answer explanation

The toys were a huge success—4 million units were reportedly sold in Japan during their first four months on shelves. By 1997, Tamagotchis had made their way to the United States

What is the name of the type of device that was able to play VHS tables when it was first sold commercially in 1970s?

• DVD Player

• Fax Machine

• VCR

• ThinkPad

Answer explanation

Even though VHS tapes are out of style, they were king for a solid three decades. VHS tapes are highly sought after and can collect a pretty hefty price tag! Some sellers list Beauty and the Beast at $16,000!

This device could nap a photo and print it moments later. What is the name of this device?

• Portable TV

• Instant Camera

• Nikon F2

• Game Boy

This computer which was launched in the 1980s was able to run office applications and games. What is the name of this computer that needed to be plugged into a television?

• Atari 2600

• Sony Playstation

• ThinkPad

• Commodore64

Answer explanation

The Commodore 64 was a computer that was built into a keyboard, and plugged directly into a home television for use. Commodore 64 computers remained in production from 1982 to 1994, and were the best-selling single personal computer model of all time, as of 2019

This small device receives messages or alerts using radio waves. What is the name of this device that is mostly outdates but is still in use by doctors and emergency responders?

• Pager

• Cell Phone

• Walkie Talkies

• Talk Boy

Answer explanation

Pagers are small devices that receive messages and alerts using radio waves. Though they are not in popular use as of 2019, they were very popular in the 1980s and 90s, and are still in use by doctors and emergency responders. The first pagers were invented in the early 1920s

This device allowed you to play movies on discs with higher picture quality rather than VHS tapes which could wear over time. What is the name of this improved movie player?

• The Clapper

• DVD Player

• VCR

• Palm Pilot

Answer explanation

Introduced in 1996 in Japan, the first DVD player available for consumer purchase was the Toshiba SD-3000

Which device was introduced in 1979 and was used to play portable cassette tapes on the go ?

• Pager

• iPod

• Sony Walkman

• Sony Discman

Before digital music could be played from your phone, to listen to mp3s, you needed an mp3 player. What is the name of Apple's first mp3 player?

• iPod

• Palm Pilot

• Walkman

• Gameboy

When the new CD format came around, a new type of portable player was need to play them on the go. What was the name of Sony's portable CD playing device?

• Mobira Cityman 1320

• iPod

• Watchman

• Discman

The first computer mouse, invented in 1964, was made out of...

• Plastic

• Iron

• Wood

• Resin

Answer explanation