The Magnavox Odyssey with its cover box, controllers, and carts. (2006.0102.08) NMAH In September 1972, the Magnavox Odyssey appeared in American Magnavox stores, making it the first video game ...

After all, the Atari was early and widely sold. It also had the major features you expect from a video game. However, there was an earlier console available. the Magnavox Odyssey.

Students at the University of Pittsburgh’s Vibrant Media Lab are re-engineering the Magnavox Odyssey, the first-ever commercial home video game console released in 1972.

In September 1972, the Magnavox Odyssey appeared in American Magnavox stores, making it the first video game console that could be played at home with your television.