Source: https://twitter.com/8bitsinbasement

Despite the fact, that at the beginning of the 80s the Atari 2600 ruled the game console market, there have been a number of competitors.

One of these was the Philips C52, also known as Magnavox Odyssey 2 and released under different names worldwide. The Magnavox was actually quite successful. At the end of 1983 more than 1 million units were sold in the US alone.

The console was driven by an Intel 8048 8-bit CPU running at 5.37 MHz, had a screen resolution of 160x200, 16 colors and a noise generator driven by an Intel 8244/8245 custom IC.

There has been a huge supply of games, and each one had to be purchased as a ROM cartridge, one game per cart. Of course.

But Peter, also known as 8bitsinthebasement thought, he could do better. He wanted a multi game cartridge and even without any in-depth knowledge regarding the topic, he decided to just wing it.

His approach is quite an enjoyable read and in addition you get a YouTube video where he details the console.

Still have a Magnavox in the attic? Go and get it, this one is for you.