Intellivision Video Game System

Intellivision was developed by Mattel which was first released in 1979.  The unit was devised to rival that of Atari 2600. 

• Intellivision sold about 180,0000 units the first year at $299.  Intellivsion advertised itself with being the game system with the best 3D graphics and most realistic feel to the real thing. 
• Intellivision featured a keyboard style controller different from anything on the market. 
• In 1982 Mattel introduced the voice synthesis device, which produces speech when playing specific games.  Due to the fact you can't compress that much speech on a game cartridge really hurt the sales of the device.
• Mattel pretty much lost its market in the gaming industry with false promises.  Making promises about releasing upgrades to the current system, but those upgrades never came about.
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Then in 1983 Mattel released the Intellivision 2 which featured a more compact design and detachable controllers.  The system also supported Atari 2600 games as well.  Many of the original intellivision games were not compatible due in part to the controller play.  The Intellivision 2 is widely collected today and receives a higher dollar than the original bulky Intellivision.

Did You Know:

• Intellivision was the first down loadable game system. 
• Had a total of 16 directional controls. 
• Was the first 16-Bit Game System  
• Intellivision was the first game system or computer to offer Musical synthesizer keyboard. 
• So many people might turn their heads at Intellivision, but you have to admit they did a lot with the technology of its time!

Here are 10 Must Have Intellivision Games

1. Advanced Dungeon's and Dragons: Cloudy Mountain
   
2. B-17 Bomber
   
3. Astrosmash
   
4. Burgertime
   
5. SNAFU
   
6. Bump 'N Jump
   
7. Horse Racing
   
8. Pac Man
   
9. Advanced Dungeon's and Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin
10. Shark! Shark!