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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:video_game
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs
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gptkb:Bally_Professional_Arcade
gptkb:Astrocade
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gptkbp:audio
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3-voice sound
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gptkbp:category
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second-generation video game console
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gptkbp:color
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256 colors
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gptkbp:controls
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pistol grip joystick with trigger and knob
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gptkbp:dimensions
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~38 x 23 x 8 cm
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gptkbp:discontinued
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1983
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gptkbp:displayType
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160 x 102
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gptkbp:GPU
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Custom (based on Signetics 2636)
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Bally Astrocade
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gptkbp:input
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keypad (on console)
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gptkbp:legacy
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cult following among retro gaming enthusiasts
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Bally_Manufacturing
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gptkbp:marketedAs
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gptkb:Astrocade,_Inc.
gptkb:Bally_Consumer_Products_Division
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gptkbp:mediaType
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ROM cartridge
cassette tape (with add-on)
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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arcade-quality graphics for its time
expandable with peripherals
programmable with BASIC add-on
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gptkbp:notableGame
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gptkb:Galactic_Invasion
gptkb:Space_Fortress
gptkb:The_Incredible_Wizard
gptkb:Gunfight
gptkb:Astro_Battle
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gptkbp:numberOfControllerPorts
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4
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gptkbp:numberOfGamesReleased
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~28 official cartridges
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gptkbp:originalName
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gptkb:Bally_Home_Library_Computer
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gptkbp:output
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RF modulator (for TV connection)
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gptkbp:peripherals
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gptkb:BASIC_Programming_Keyboard
light pen
RAM expansion
printer interface
tape interface
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gptkbp:powerSource
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external AC adapter
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gptkbp:predecessor
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none
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gptkbp:priceRange
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$299 (USD)
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gptkbp:processor
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gptkb:Zilog_Z80
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gptkbp:programmingLanguage
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gptkb:BASIC_(with_add-on)
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gptkbp:RAM
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4 KB
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gptkbp:region
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gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:releaseDate
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1977
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gptkbp:speed
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1.789 MHz
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gptkbp:successor
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none
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gptkbp:website
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http://www.ballyalley.com/
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gptkbp:weight
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~2.5 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Game_Boy_Advance_games
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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