Magnavox Odyssey Console Trivia

The video discusses the Magnavox Odyssey 200, a video game console from 1975. The speaker shares personal anecdotes about owning the console and its significance as the first commercially available video game console. The video covers the console's features, including its basic gameplay similar to Pong, and its historical context, predating the Atari. The speaker considers selling the console for $350 but is offered only $25, leading to a decision to keep it in hopes of future value appreciation.

What year was the Magnavox Odyssey 200 video game console released?

• 1972

• 1975

• 1980

• 1985

What was the main gameplay feature of the Magnavox Odyssey?

• Motion sensors

• Virtual reality

• A white dot and paddles

• 3D graphics

Which gaming console is mentioned as being released after the Odyssey?

• Sega

• Atari

• PlayStation

• Nintendo

How many C-cell batteries does the Magnavox Odyssey 200 require?

• Six

• Ten

• Four

• Eight

What was the owner's initial asking price for the console?

• $25

• $500

• $75

• $350

What was the highest offer made for the console during the negotiation?

• $75

• $50

• $100

• $25

What is one reason the owner believes the console has historical value?

• It was the first console with color graphics

• It was the first commercially-available video game console

• It was the first console with online capabilities

• It was the first console with a joystick

What feature allows players to control the paddle in the Magnavox Odyssey 200?

• Touchscreen

• Joystick

• Knobs

• Motion sensors

What did the owner decide to do with the console after the negotiation?

• Sell it immediately

• Donate it

• Keep it for future value

• Throw it away

What was the owner's emotional reaction to the offer made for the console?

• Devastated

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Relieved