RETRO FINDS: Remember these video games from 1980?
These handheld games and consoles were at the bleeding edge of technology in 1980.
These handheld games and consoles were at the bleeding edge of technology in 1980.
These handheld games and consoles were at the bleeding edge of technology in 1980.
Though they first became popular in arcades, video games began to transition to the home in the 1980s.
A reporter did a profile on the new games available in the “electronic age.” She highlighted the ability to play football or baseball without leaving your armchair. Brain teasers like Super Simon and Merlin were also popular at the time.
Home consoles and computers were also making their debut.
Watch the video to see the vintage video games!
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