Activision TV 10-In-1 Games Video Game System

 

As a retro video game collection, there's nothing quite like this little blast from Activision's past, the infancy of home videogames and the Atari 2600 (a small step up from the ubiquitous PONG). But the Activision TV 10-In-1 Games Video Game System is more than just a software bundle of early-tech interactive entertainment; it's a complete videogame device in and of itself, with the actual games packed right in.

Its design is that of a generic, rudimentary gamepad (which requires 4 AA batteries). It plugs directly into the A/V jacks found on all modern television sets (and VCRs for that matter) -- and that's it! That's all there is and that's all you need for this frivolous trip down memory lane.

Of course, the games are graphically laughable by today's standards, with basic blocky shapes doing their best to emulate a person or a car or a space ship; but what last century's games lacked in visual verve is contrasted by their genuine innovation. While the two driving games in this package, Freeway and Grand Prix, offer nothing more than side-scrolling variants of virtual dodge ball on the road, gems like Pitfall, River Raid and Atlantis are as addictive amusements as they come, paltry graphics notwithstanding. These games have been imitated ad infinitum over the years; many modern versions of which still utilize the same gameplay essence and timeless effectiveness, but butch it all up in the googlygonal glory of pixelated pizzazz... When playability is the only parameter, these paltry powerhouses can't be beat.

The other likeable titles in the 10-pack include Spider Fighter, Crackpots, Boxing, Tennis and the token Canadian showing of Ice Hockey. Bear in mind that the Activision TV 10-In-1 Games Video Game System should not ever -- never ever -- be construed as a penny-pinching alternative to modern day game systems (don't even think about getting this for the kids who's friends all own GameBoys and Xboxes); rather, a great little gadget for the den, RV or cottage; an easily-accessible, spare-moment distraction for those of us who grew up with these games, or for those of you who's knowledge of the videogame industry never really moved beyond PONG.

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Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2002
Type: GameTech, Gear
From: Toymax


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