Magnavox Odyssey 2

The Magnavox Odyssey 2 is a second generation (1976–1992) home video game console developed and distributed by Magnavox. It was released in February 1979 in North America at a retail price of $179. The console was also released in... See more

Release date
December 1, 1978
Media
ROM cartridge
Max Controllers
2
Notes

The Magnavox Odyssey 2 is a second generation (1976–1992) home video game console developed and distributed by Magnavox. It was released in February 1979 in North America at a retail price of $179. The console was also released in Europe (1979), and later South America (1983), and Japan (1982). The Odyssey 2 included a full alphanumeric membrane keyboard, which was to be used for educational games, selecting options, or programming. The console was discontinued on March 20, 1984.

Cpu

Intel 8048 @ 1.79 MHz

Memory

64 bytes RAM, 128 bytes VRAM

Graphics

Intel 8244 (NTSC) @ 3.58 MHz or 8245 (PAL) @ 3.58 MHz

Sound

1 channel, handled by the graphics chip

Display

160x200

Manufacturer

Magnavox / Philips

Developers

Magnavox / Philips

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