Pong debuted on this day in 1972 Ataris pioneering CPUless video arcade games creation was the result of an engineer training exercise
News Source : Tom's Hardware UK
News Summary
- The Atari Pong arcade machine made its debut on this day in 1972.
- According to the iconic games firm, “from an initial investment of $500, Atari made its first million,” from the success of Pong.
- Looking back, from 2025, it seems incredible that this simple blippy bat-and-ball game sparked an entertainment industry sector that would go on to eclipse Hollywood.
- Some recent estimates suggest the global video games business is currently worth as much as $300 billion.
The Atari Pong arcade machine made its debut on this day in 1972. According to the iconic games firm, from an initial investment of $500, Atari made its first million, from the success of Pong. Loo [+2964 chars]
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