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Odysseus

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  1. I can honestly say that I think this will be a truely amazing release. The attention to details and quality is second to none. Plus itll be nice to have an original looking homebrew. The other thing I think is great about this is the box art. I think it would have been a natural progression for Magnavox back in the day as they went from having only the overlay on the front to having a half box graphic.

  2. Just because its a Model BLAK doesnt mean its a run 1.There was a Run 1 and Run 2 Model BLAK . The serial would start with a 6 or a 7 if its a 1972 run 1 unit and it would be stamped run 1, run 1A or run 1b on the bottom.

     

    Bummer. I was hoping someone here would get it

  3. Any idea if it's a '72 run 1 system? I'd probably make the drive out for that. OP, are you offering to buy it and ship it if we paypal you the money?

     

    I would definately say this is a model BLAK (so the first of the two models) based on the fact that it has the shiny top controllers. It also has a pink instruction manual so Id say its most likely a 1972. However, It has brown carts so it would have to be a late 1972. I have had systems that had all this featuresd but a 1975 system. Magnavox wasnt perfect to say the least. If you are looking for a 1972 Id go for it. I think it is a 1972 run 1

     

     

    Are the overlays subject to getting brittle after time if not protected? But other than that, if the system works and you like retro, go for it. I'm a solo gamer so Odyssey wouldn't be for me.

     

    The overlays dont really get brittle. Maybe some more single player games will come out in the near future

  4. I agree with both of these points. However, I think the Odyssey is the most interesting console to collect for. It really started the industry that we have all come to love. There are even some fun games to play. The basics like tennis, volleyball and handball are alot of fun. Also games like interplanetary voyage and Brainwave can be entertaining.

     

    Though I do disagree about the shelf appeal. I think the Odyssey boxes, especially the games, have a unique and interesting look and the 73 games have some of the best artwork of anygame. Of course I exclusively collect Odyssey so my opinion may be a little biased :)

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