{"wikiid":653825,"langid":"en","namespace":"CATEGORY","title":"Color TV-Game","revisionid":2507670,"contents_raw":"== Background and Identification ==\n\nThe Color TV-Game series is a line of dedicated first-generation home video game consoles produced by Nintendo in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electronics, released exclusively in Japan starting in June 1977. Serving as Nintendo's entry into the video game hardware market, the series spanned five distinct models released between 1977 and 1980.\n\nEach system in the lineup came pre-programmed with built-in games (including ''Pong'' variations, racing, and ''Breakout'' style titles) and hardwired control knobs or steering wheels. The series achieved major commercial success, selling over 3 million units combined and establishing Nintendo as a major player in the electronic entertainment industry.\n\n== Troubleshooting Page ==\n\nHere is a link to the Troubleshooting Page for the Nintendo Color TV-Game: [link|https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/Device\/Nintendo_TV_Game|Nintendo Color TV-Game Troubleshooting|new_window=true]\n\n== Device Specifications ==\n\n* ***Battery:*** 6 \u00d7 C-cell batteries (or external AC power adapter)\n* ***Brand:*** Nintendo \/ Mitsubishi Electronics\n* ***Colour:*** Orange, Light White \/ Cream, Red, Blue\n* ***Connectivity:*** RF Switch \/ Coaxial Video Output (NTSC-J)\n* ***Connectors:*** 1 \u00d7 RF Out Cable, 1 \u00d7 DC Power Input Jack\n* ***Dimensions:*** 210 \u00d7 150 \u00d7 90 mm (varies by model)\n* ***Display:*** External Analog Color TV output\n* ***Graphics Card:*** Mitsubishi Custom LSI System Chip\n* ***Miscellaneous:*** Built-in hardwired paddle controllers\/steering wheel, analog game variant switches, integrated speaker \/ TV audio output\n* ***Operating System:*** Hardwired Logic \/ LSI Circuits\n* ***Processor:*** Mitsubishi Electric Custom LSI\n* ***RAM Size:*** Integrated\n* ***Resolution:*** Analog CRT NTSC-J (Color)\n* ***Screen Size:*** External TV Dependent\n* ***Sensor:*** Mechanical control knobs \/ steering wheel potentiometer\n* ***Storage:*** Integrated ROM on LSI chip\n* ***Weight:*** 1.2 kg\n* ***Year of release:*** 1977\n\n== Additional Information ==\n\n* [link|https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.nintendo.com|Nintendo Official Support: Historical Hardware Archive|new_window=true]\n* [link|https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Color_TV-Game|Wikipedia: Color TV-Game Series|new_window=true]\n* [link|https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/Device\/Nintendo_Retro_Console|iFixit: Nintendo Retro Console Repair Guides|new_window=true]","contents_json":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Background and Identification"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The Color TV-Game series is a line of dedicated first-generation home video game consoles produced by Nintendo in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electronics, released exclusively in Japan starting in June 1977. 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Background and Identification<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

The Color TV-Game series is a line of dedicated first-generation home video game consoles produced by Nintendo in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electronics, released exclusively in Japan starting in June 1977. Serving as Nintendo's entry into the video game hardware market, the series spanned five distinct models released between 1977 and 1980.<\/p>\n\n

Each system in the lineup came pre-programmed with built-in games (including Pong<\/em> variations, racing, and Breakout<\/em> style titles) and hardwired control knobs or steering wheels. The series achieved major commercial success, selling over 3 million units combined and establishing Nintendo as a major player in the electronic entertainment industry.<\/p>\n\n

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Troubleshooting Page<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

Here is a link to the Troubleshooting Page for the Nintendo Color TV-Game: Nintendo Color TV-Game Troubleshooting<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Device Specifications<\/h2><\/div>\n\n