mcad LS3322

This class was an examination of the early programmable home game systems - systems that stored games on removable cartridges.

These systems include:

1. Fairchild Channel F
2. RCA Studio II
3. Atari VCS

The system that would last was the Atari VCS, which would later be known as the Atari 2600 (the name was changed when later Atari systems were released). We looked at the reasons the VCS took off, and we obviously examined and played many games.

The second assignment was given: Play and review two Atari VCS games:

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This assignment is due at the beginning of class next week, and must be submitted electronically via email before class, or turned in to me at the start of class.

Please contact me if you have any questions.