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| − | The '''Channel F''' ( | + | The '''Channel F''' (initially named Fairchild '''V'''ideo '''E'''ntertainment '''S'''ystem) is a video game console released in August of 1976 by [http://www.fairchildsemi.com/ Fairchild Semiconductor], at a price of $170. The Channel F was the first truly programmable consoles to use interchangable cartridges. With primitive eight-color (four colors per line) graphics and a low resolution, not to mention a market polluted by Pong consoles, it didn't fare too well and eventually phased out as the Atari 2600 gained popularity. |
Latest revision as of 12:44, 9 November 2013
The Channel F (initially named Fairchild Video Entertainment System) is a video game console released in August of 1976 by Fairchild Semiconductor, at a price of $170. The Channel F was the first truly programmable consoles to use interchangable cartridges. With primitive eight-color (four colors per line) graphics and a low resolution, not to mention a market polluted by Pong consoles, it didn't fare too well and eventually phased out as the Atari 2600 gained popularity.
