The Wonder Wizard (model number: 7702) is a dedicated first-generation home video game console which was manufactured by Magnavox[1] and released by General Home Products (GHP for short) in June 1976[2] only in the United States.[3][1][4]
![]() A Wonder Wizard and its packaging in a showcase | |
Manufacturer | General Home Products, Magnavox |
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Type | Dedicated home video game console |
Generation | First generation |
Release date | USA: June 1976 |
CPU | AY-3-8500 |
Graphics | Black & white |
Sound | Via internal speaker |
Controller input | 2 attached paddle-based game controllers |
Power | 9 V AC adapter (100 ma) or 6 x C batteries |
Dimensions | 14.5" x 9" x 4" |
The console features two paddle-based game controllers attached to the system[1] and contains the same circuit board as the Magnavox Odyssey 300[5][4][2] and the same bottom part housing as the Magnavox Odyssey.[4][2] The paddles are larger than those of the Odyssey 300.[6]
Games
The system contains three built-in Pong-based games:[4]
- Handball
- Tennis
- Hockey
Just like the Odyssey 300, the Wonder Wizard uses a switch so that the players can choose between the three preset difficulty levels.[2]
Technical specifications
- CPU: General Instrument AY-3-8500 ("Pong-on-a-Chip")[4]
- Input: 2 game controllers/game selection, difficulty (pro, intermediate, beginner), and power button (on/off/reset)[4]
- Colors? No.[4]
- Sound? Yes, played through a built-in speaker.[4]
- Dimensions: 14.5'' x 9'' x 4'' (l x h x w)[4]
- Power: 9 V AC adapter (100 ma) or 6 x C batteries[4]
The switch box in the scope of delivery is the same as those of the Odyssey 100 to 4000.[3] The top of the console was available in two versions: one with silver colored knobs and a woodgrain design in the upper section of the housing, and one with black knobs and a full woodgrain design.[2]
External links
- Wonder Wizard on www.old-computers.com
- Wonder Wizard on IMDb
- Wonder Wizard on MobyGames
- Overview about the Wonder Wizard and the other models of the series on www.pong-story.com
References
- ^ a b c "Wonder Wizard". retrogamingconsoles. Retrieved 2020-07-03.
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- ^ "Zwolle Computermuseum PONGs/DSC03312". computarium.lcd.lu. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
- ^ "Evolution of Home Video Game Consoles: 1967 - 2011". Hongkiat. 2011-04-13. Retrieved 2020-08-27.