 A Wonder Wizard in a showcase | |
| Manufacturer | Magnavox, General Home Products |
|---|---|
| Type | Dedicated home video game console |
| Generation | First generation |
| Release date | USA: June 1976 |
| CPU | AY-3-8500 |
| Graphics | Black & white |
| Sound | Via internal speaker |
| Controller input | 2 attached paddle-based game controllers |
| Power | 9 V AC adapter (100 ma) or 6 x C batteries |
| Dimensions | 14.5" x 9" x 4" |
The Wonder Wizard (model number: 7702) is a dedicated first-generation home video game console which was manufactured by Magnavox[1] and released by General Home Products (GHP for short) in June 1976[2] only in the United States.[3][1][4]
The console features two paddle-based game controllers attached to the system[1] and contains the same circuit board as the Magnavox Odyssey 300[5][4][2] and the same bottom part housing as the Magnavox Odyssey.[4][2] The paddles are larger than those of the Odyssey 300.[6]
The console had a dealer cost of $39 but initial retail price was set at $60 (compared to the MSRP of the Odyssey 300 at $70).[7]
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