What video games were around in 1982?
Best-selling home video games
| Title | Platform | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Space Invaders | Atari VCS | Shoot ’em up |
| Asteroids | Atari VCS | |
| Pitfall! | Atari VCS | Platformer |
| Donkey Kong | ColecoVision | Platformer |
How much was the videogame market worth in 1982?
The total US console market was worth $3.8 billion in 1982.
What is the most successful arcade game of all time?
Pac-Man
In 1982, Space Invaders was considered the highest-grossing entertainment product of its time, with comparisons made to the then highest-grossing film Star Wars, which had grossed $486 million, while Pac-Man is today considered the highest-grossing arcade game of all time.
What was the first successful handheld game console called?
Merlin
The first commercial successful handheld console was Merlin from 1978 which sold more than 5 million units.
What was the first home game console?
Magnavox Odyssey
In 1972 Magnavox released the world’s first home video game console, the Magnavox Odyssey. It came packaged with board game paraphernalia such as cards, paper money and dice to enhance the games.
What is the best arcade game to buy?
AtGames Legends Ultimate. Best Multi-Game Arcade Machine.
What was the best selling video game in 1982?
The following titles were the best-selling home video games of 1982. Pitfall! Note: Donkey Kong (Atari VCS) published by Coleco sold 4 million units between 1982 and 1994, grossing over $100,000,000 (equivalent to $268,000,000 in 2020) in sales revenue. However, its sales figures for 1982 specifically are currently unknown.
What was the highest grossing arcade game in 1982?
The Japanese home video game market is approaching ¥ 300 billion, equivalent to $3.72 billion adjusted for inflation. The highest-grossing arcade game of 1982 was Pac-Man, which had accumulated a total revenue of $6 billion worldwide ( $16.1 billion adjusted for inflation) by 1982.
What was the year of the video game crash?
Overview of the events of 1982 in video gaming. 1982 was the peak year of arcade and console games during the Golden age of arcade video games. Troubles at Atari, Inc. late in the year triggered the North American video game crash of 1983.
What was the peak year of video games?
1982 was the peak year of arcade and console games during the Golden age of arcade video games. Troubles at Atari, Inc. late in the year triggered the North American video game crash of 1983.
