Magnavox Odyssey [1972] 

Magnavox Odyssey² [1982] 

The original idea of the first programmable video console was born in 1966 by Ralph Baer for the defense-electronics company, Sanders Associates. This was later developed by Magnavox into the Odyssey.

The Odyssey had many accessories including a set of dice, playing cards and poker chips to add to the player involvement. Score cards were also included as the console didn't keep scores for you. Two screen overlays that were laid on top of the TV screen to provide the correct background for the game that was being played. The power source for the Odyssey was batteries, but an AC adaptor could also be used.

The Odyssey² was later released which had about six variations. The main one released in Europe was the Philips Videopac G7000.