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 An Arcadia 2001 | |
| Manufacturer | Emerson Radio |
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| Type | Home video game console |
| Generation | Second generation |
| Release date | May 1982[1] |
| Lifespan | 18 months |
| Introductory price | US$99 |
| Discontinued | 1984 |
| Media | ROM cartridge |
| CPU | Signetics 2650 |
| Memory | 1 KB RAM |
| Display | TV; 128 × 208 / 128 × 104, 8 Colours |
| Graphics | Signetics 2637 UVI |
| Sound | 2 channels (Beeper and Noise) |
| Controller input | 2 x Intellivision-style controller (12 button keypad and 'fire' buttons on the sides) |
| Power | 12 volt |
The Arcadia 2001 is a second-generation 8-bit home video game console released by Emerson Radio in May 1982 for a price of US$ 99,[2] several months before the release of ColecoVision. It was discontinued only 18 months later, with a total of 35 games having been released.[2] Emerson licensed the Arcadia 2001 to Bandai, which released it in Japan.[2] Over 30 Arcadia 2001 clones exist.
The unrelated Arcadia Corporation, manufacturer of the Atari 2600 Supercharger add-on, was sued by Emerson for trademark infringement. Arcadia Corporation then changed its name to Starpath.[3]
- ^ Forster, Winnie (2005). The encyclopedia of consoles, handhelds & home computers 1972 - 2005. GAMEPLAN. p. 57. ISBN 3-00-015359-4.
- ^ a b c Watcher, Dark. "Emerson Arcadia 2001 - DW Facts". Video Game Console Library. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ "The Dot Eaters - Epyx | The Dot Eaters".