Astrocade video game console

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Astrocade_video_game_console

GPTKB entity

Statements (71)

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:alternativeName	gptkb:Bally_Computer_System gptkb:Bally_Professional_Arcade
gptkbp:audio	3-voice sound
gptkbp:color	256 colors
gptkbp:compatibleWith	Astrocade cartridges Bally Arcade cartridges
gptkbp:controls	pistol-grip joystick with trigger and knob
gptkbp:designedBy	gptkb:Dave_Nutting_Associates
gptkbp:discontinued	1983
gptkbp:generation	second generation
gptkbp:graphics	160 x 102 resolution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Astrocade video game console
gptkbp:manufacturer	gptkb:Bally_Manufacturing
gptkbp:marketedAs	gptkb:Astrocade,_Inc. gptkb:Bally_Consumer_Products_Division Nutting Associates (early development)
gptkbp:mediaType	ROM cartridge cassette tape (with add-on)
gptkbp:notableFeature	arcade-quality graphics for its time audio input/output ports expandable RAM (with add-on) home computer capabilities (with add-ons) keyboard add-on (unreleased) light pen support (with add-on) programmable with BASIC cartridge
gptkbp:notableFor	limited third-party support cult following among retro gaming enthusiasts known for its unique controller design one of the first consoles to offer a BASIC programming cartridge
gptkbp:notableGame	gptkb:Cosmic_Raiders gptkb:Galactic_Invasion gptkb:Space_Fortress gptkb:The_Incredible_Wizard gptkb:Gunfight gptkb:Red_Baron gptkb:Treasure_Cove gptkb:Astro_Battle gptkb:Muncher gptkb:Artillery_Duel gptkb:Amazing_Maze gptkb:Bally_Basic gptkb:Bally_Pin gptkb:Blast_Droids gptkb:Dog_Patch gptkb:Pirate's_Chase gptkb:Solar_Conqueror gptkb:Maze_Craze gptkb:Demolition_Derby Checkmate Football Soccer calculator Scribbling Seawolf/Missile Space Invaders (clone) Speed Math Tornado Baseball
gptkbp:numberOfControllers	4
gptkbp:output	RF modulator (TV output)
gptkbp:powerSource	external AC adapter
gptkbp:predecessor	none
gptkbp:priceRange	$299 (1977)
gptkbp:processor	gptkb:Zilog_Z80
gptkbp:RAM	4 KB
gptkbp:region	gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:releaseDate	1977
gptkbp:speed	1.789 MHz
gptkbp:successor	none
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Astrocade,_Inc.
gptkbp:bfsLayer	7