A Look Back At The Father Of Consoles — The Odyssey By Magnavox

Say hello to the father of all video game consoles, the Magnavox Odyssey.  Marvel at it's glowing boxes and transparent screen overlays.  Ponder why the console comes with dice, chips, and playing cards.  Be wowed by the poorly designed controllers that look more like an 8-track than an input device.  Behold!  The Magnavox Odyssey!

Imagine that you just purchased this beast and you were about to open it up...  Actually, forget that, just check out the gallery of a box un-opening below.  Screw using your imagination.

If you want to learn more about the Magnavox Odyssey, be sure to check out the Angry Video Game Nerd's episode featuring the console.