Astro Wars
Computer Game
1981 (manufactured)
1981 (manufactured)
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Handheld computer games first appeared in the late 1970s. There were many new companies up and coming at this time developing games and computer consoles for the home entertainment market. These early examples are big and awkward to play compared to the ergonomic ones that are on the market today. But there is a market for retro computer games.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Title | Astro Wars (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plastic and card |
| Brief description | Boxed plastic handheld computer game, Astro Wars, made in Japan by Epoch Co Ltd for Grandstand in 1981. |
| Physical description | Boxed black and silver plastic handheld computer game, Astro Wars. It has a screen at the front with a black and white picture behind it of a space scene, around the screen are the words Astro Wars and Grandstand. The controls consist of a two way joystick, an on/off switch, select, start and fire buttons. The computer also comes with adapter and instructions. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Leo Clarey |
| Summary | Handheld computer games first appeared in the late 1970s. There were many new companies up and coming at this time developing games and computer consoles for the home entertainment market. These early examples are big and awkward to play compared to the ergonomic ones that are on the market today. But there is a market for retro computer games. |
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| Accession number | B.22:1 to 4 -2004 |
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| Record created | November 5, 2004 |
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