Wonder Wizard (7702)
The Wonder Wizard (model number: 7702) is a dedicated first-generation home video game console which was manufactured by Magnavox and released by General Home Products (GHP) in June 1976 only in the United States. The console features two paddle-based game controllers attached to the system and contains the same circuit board as the Magnavox Odyssey 300 and the same bottom part housing as the Magnavox Odyssey. The paddles are larger than those of the Odyssey 300.
Also recorded as 7702 · FOR FAMILY TELEVISION SPORTS GAMES FUN! · FOR FAMILY TELEVISION SPORTS GAMES FUN! Made in U.S.A.
Wonder Wizard (7702)
Miguel Discart · CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Wonder Wizard
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The Wonder Wizard (model number: 7702) is a dedicated first-generation home video game console which was manufactured by Magnavox and released by General Home Products (GHP) in June 1976 only in the United States. The console features two paddle-based game controllers attached to the system and contains the same circuit board as the Magnavox Odyssey 300 and the same bottom part housing as the Magnavox Odyssey. The paddles are larger than those of the Odyssey 300.
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Overview
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).
Wonder Wizard (7702)
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Wonder Wizard • Manufacturer — Magnavox, General Home Products • Type — Dedicated home video game console • Generation — First generation • Release Date — USA: June 1976 • Power — 9 V AC adapter (100 ma) or 6 x C batteries • Cpu — AY-3-8500 • Graphics — Black & white • Controllers — 2 attached paddle-based game controllers • Dimensions — 14.5" x 9" x 4"
Games
Games
The system contains three built-in Pong-based games: • Handball • Tennis • Hockey Just like the Odyssey 300, the Wonder Wizard uses a switch so that the players can choose between the three preset difficulty levels.
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
• CPU: General Instrument AY-3-8500 ("Pong-on-a-Chip") • Input: Two game controllers/game selection, difficulty (pro, intermediate, beginner), and power button (on/off/reset) • Graphics: Monochrome • Sound: Built-in speaker • Dimensions: 14.5 x (l x h x w) • Power: 9 V AC adapter (100 ma) or 6 x C batteries The switch box in the scope of delivery is the same as those of the Odyssey 100 to 4000. The top of the console was available in two versions: one with silver colored knobs and a woodgrain design in the upper section of the housing, and one with black knobs and a full woodgrain design.
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The circumstances in which Wonder Wizard (7702) stands. Made in U.S.A. Wonder Wizard (7702) is recorded as a kind of home video game console. Manufactured by General Home Products. Manufactured by Magnavox.
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- 1.Wonder Wizard. retrogamingconsoles.
- 2.TheGameConsole.com: Magnavox Video Game Consoles. www.thegameconsole.com.
- 3.Pong-Story : Wonder Wizard models. www.pong-story.com.
- 4.OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum. www.old-computers.com.
- 5.Zwolle Computermuseum PONGs/DSC03312. computarium.lcd.lu.
- 6.Evolution of Home Video Game Consoles: 1967 - 2011. Hongkiat. 2011-04-13.
- 7.Television Digest Inc. More Magnavox Games. 16. 36. 1976-09-06.
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Wonder Wizard (7702) is classified as a home video game console. Associated with United States. Connected to 1 other published record in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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