TV Scoreboard

The TV Scoreboard (sometimes called RadioShack TV Scoreboard) is a Pong-like dedicated home video game console manufactured in Hong Kong from 1976 through the early '80s and made by Tandy.^[1][2] Distribution was handled exclusively by RadioShack.

Also known asRadioShack TV Scoreboard

DeveloperTandy

ManufacturerRadioShack

TypeDedicated home video game console

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TV Scoreboard

Controller of the TV Scoreboard (introduced in 1978)
Also known as	RadioShack TV Scoreboard
Developer	Tandy
Manufacturer	RadioShack
Type	Dedicated home video game console
Generation	First generation
Released	1976 (1976)
CPU	General Instruments AY-3-8500
Controller input	External Controllers were introduced in 1978. When introduced in 1976 there were two sliders on the console itself to move the paddle.
Power	AC adapter or 6 x 1.5v AA battery

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The TV Scoreboard consisted of a left and right player, with dials or paddles on the hand held piece, and had multiple Pong era games. A variant also included a revolver-type light gun, which was used for a clay pigeon shooting game. Using additional cosmetic attachments to the light gun, the user could change its appearance to be that of a rifle. The games included but were not restricted to tennis, squash, hockey and practice. Games and game modes, including difficulty settings and serving settings, could be adjusted with switches. It ran on either an AC adapter, or six 1.5 V AA batteries.^[2]

The console belongs to the first generation of video game console and is based on one single chip, the General Instrument AY-3-8500.^{[citation needed]}