VTech Socrates

The VTech Socrates, usually just referred to as Socrates, is a third generation (1983-2003) video game console developed and distributed by VTech. It was released in July 1988 in North America at a retail price of $129.99. The... See more

Release date
July 11, 1988
Media
Cartridge
Max Controllers
2
Notes

The VTech Socrates, usually just referred to as Socrates, is a third generation (1983-2003) video game console developed and distributed by VTech. It was released in July 1988 in North America at a retail price of $129.99. The console was also released in Germany (1988) as the Prof. Weiss-Alle and France (1988) as the Professeur Saitout. The Socrates was an educational machine that featured standard wireless controllers which communicated via infrared reception. The console was discontinued quietly in the early 1990's.

Cpu

Zilog Z80A 3.58Mhz

Memory

64 KB

Graphics

Custom

Sound

Toshiba tc8802AF

Display

256 x 228

Manufacturer

VTech

Developers

VTech

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