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World’s first game console – Magnavox Odyssey

The first commercial home video game console was the Magnavox Odyssey. Designed by the great Ralph Baer and first shown in April 1972.

The first commercial home video game console was the Magnavox Odyssey. Designed by the great Ralph Baer and first shown in April 1972.

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