Astrocade video game console

GPTKB entity

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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