arthur.pizza
I'm very old. #1.
Jan 9, 2023 at 4:10pmWeb
Show threadDerek CaelinJan 9, 2023
6!
Show threadDsteiger1701Jan 9, 2023
@art same
Show threadDraisinen DieterJan 9, 2023
@art 10 👶
Show threadNelson MinarJan 9, 2023
@art it's like these didn't exist.
Show threadnotptrJan 9, 2023
@art #2
Show threadStacyJan 9, 2023
@art I had so many blisters between my thumb and forefinger from #1!!!
Show threaddubst3pp4 🎧️Jan 9, 2023
@art #3, I used them in the early nineties on my C64 and they were way better than any other joysticks on it!
Show threadalcinnzJan 9, 2023
@art #14, though I played educational computer games before that!
Show threadBarb Elliott Jan 9, 2023

@art

#14 One and only. Not a games person but got it for our kids.

Show threadeliaJan 9, 2023
@art one of the few #10 I guess
Show threadPatty Bluebird 🦩Jan 9, 2023
@art #1
Show threadgiangiJan 9, 2023
@art #7 but the DualShock!
Show threadGracie GatoJan 9, 2023
@art 1
Show threadMonoboyJan 9, 2023
@art 2 for me
Show threadWillard GooseyJan 9, 2023
@art #1
we are old
Show threadweakly catlike intelligenceJan 9, 2023
@art first owned was #2, but had used #1.
Show threadmtillmanJan 9, 2023

@art my path: 2,3,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,17

I actually had one before 1 as a gift. Also, you’re missing one of my favorites which was the AES.

Show threadarthur.pizzaJan 9, 2023
@mtillman I actually started at 1 and ended at 5. After that the PC became my world.
Show threadmtillmanJan 9, 2023
@art for some reason, I only used a PC for isometric RPGs like fallout (the first ones) and early FPSs. I think I just preferred arcade style games which is why I still play my Dreamcast.
Show threadseedyhJan 9, 2023
@art fellow #1'er
Show threadCarl CravensJan 10, 2023
@art hehe, mines so old it's not pictured.
Show threaddot.mgJan 10, 2023
@art #1, with a loose chines copy of Atari 2600.
Show threadCapritiaJHJan 11, 2023
@art I'm older. Tic-tac-toe on an Selectric typewriter hooked up to a DEC mainframe, c. 1967. I mean, I was six or so, and I don't recall playing more than a of couple times.
Show threadkurtgeisJan 11, 2023
@art
Nah.
@goosey
Show threadWillard GooseyJan 12, 2023

@kurtgeis @art

sometime in the Y2Ks I ended up with one of those... I don't remember if it worked or not... It certainly didn't work after I took it apart... 😢

Show threadkurtgeisJan 15, 2023
@goosey @art I'm curious if you recall whether it seemed to be all discrete or whether it had significant ASICs in it. I thought it rather small to be 100% discrete, but it would probably not be impossible. For an even more primitive design, see https://history-computer.com/tennis-for-two-complete-history/ ;-)
The Complete History of Tennis for Two

Tennis for Two is one of the first video games developed. It’s a sports video game that simulates a game of tennis.

History-Computer
Show threadWillard GooseyJan 15, 2023
@kurtgeis @art
I'm sorry but I really don't remember. 😢
that was many snows ago!
Show threadWillard GooseyApr 14, 2023

@kurtgeis

I found another one of these on goodwillfinds. it's on its way here. for "parts or repair". if i take it apart I'll post pics for you.

Show threadkurtgeisApr 14, 2023
@goosey
Bleep bloop!
Show threadWillard GooseyApr 30, 2023

@kurtgeis I haven't taken it apart yet but here's the chip Wikipedia says drives it.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/AY-3-8500

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_Scoreboard

#TVScoreboard

AY-3-8500 - Wikipedia