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Curious Video Game Machines: A Compendium of Rare and Unusual Consoles, Computers and Coin-Ops
Curious Video Game Machines: A Compendium of Rare and Unusual Consoles, Computers and Coin-Ops
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Curious Video Game Machines explores the fascinating stories behind rare and unusual consoles, computers, and coin-ops, including the Kimtanktics, Daewoo consoles, Casio Loopy, RDI Halcyon, Interton VC 4000, and arcade machines. It also highlights missed opportunities and little-known triumphs, such as the Enterprise 64 computer and the Galaksija DIY computer kit.
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Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
The history of video games is often narrated as the gradual ascent of computers and consoles from renowned companies such as Atari,Commodore,Nintendo,Sega,Sony, and Microsoft. However, there exists a vast realm of peculiar and extraordinary gaming machines that seldom receive attention. Curious Video Game Machines unveils the captivating tales behind a collection of rare and unconventional consoles, computers, and coin-ops, including the Kimtanktics, a 1970s wargame computer constructed from calculator components, the suite of Korea-exclusive consoles produced by car manufacturer Daewoo, the Casio Loopy, a 1990s console capable of functioning as a sticker printer, the RDI Halcyon, a 1985 LaserDisc-based machine capable of recognizing human voice, and the Interton VC 4000, a German console manufactured by a hearing-aid company, as well as a diverse array of peculiar arcade machines, ranging from early attempts at virtual reality to pedal-powered flying contraptions. There are accounts of missed opportunities, such as the remarkably potent Enterprise 64 computer, which encountered development difficulties and arrived too late to make a significant impact on the British microcomputer market. Additionally, there are stories of lesser-known triumphs, such as the Galaksija DIY computer kit, which introduced a whole generation of Yugoslavians to computing prior to the country's descent into war. Featuring exclusive interviews with creators, developers, and collectors, Curious Video Game Machines finally sheds light on the neglected chapters of video game history.
Weight: 1234g
Dimension: 217 x 305 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399073776
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