The Story of the First Video Game Cartridge | Gaming Historian

The humble cartridge is an icon in video game history. But where did it come from? Learn the story behind the first programmable home console - the Fairchild Channel F - and the team behind it. Why couldn't Fairchild capitalize on this revolutionary idea and why did the Channel F console fade into obscurity?

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
01:05 - Part 1: Desperation Breeds Innovation
13:58 - Part 2: Mavericks
22:54 - Part 3: A Commitment
31:03 - Part 4: A Long Shadow

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