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'''''Pong-Tron''''' is a 1973 discrete logic [[wikipedia:Pong|Pong]] clone produced by [[Sega]]. It was followed up in the same year by ''[[Pong-Tron II]]''.  
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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ポントロン) is a 1973 discrete logic arcade game produced by [[Sega]]. It is a clone of [[Atari, Inc. (1972–1984)|Atari]]'s 1972 game, ''[[wikipedia:Pong|Pong]]'' built specifically for Japanese audiences.
  
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''Pong-Tron'' differs very little from Atari's offering, however this release is significant as it stands as Sega's first arcade game to incorporate a CRT monitor and thus be classed as a "video game". Prior to ''Pong-Tron'''s release, Sega had built its successes through electro-mechanical arcade games, pinball tables, slot machines and jukebox distribution.
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File:Pongtron flyer1.jpg|Arcade flyer, page 1
 
File:Pongtron flyer2.jpg|Arcade flyer, page 2
 
File:Pongtron flyer3.jpg|Arcade flyer, page 3
 
File:Pongtron flyer4.jpg|Arcade flyer, page 4
 
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''Pong-Tron'' followed later in the year by the updated ''[[Pong-Tron II]]'' (and ''[[Hockey TV]]'', another pseudo-''Pong'' clone). The housing was also recycled for ''[[Balloon Gun]]''. Sega's main competitor at the time, [[Taito]], also released a similar Japanese clone in the form of ''Elepong'', also in 1973.
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==Specifications==
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===Dimensions===
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*'''Mass''': 79kg
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==Promotional material==
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Revision as of 19:21, 22 August 2019

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PongTron cabinet.jpg

Pong-Tron
System(s): Discrete logic arcade
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Genre: Action

















Number of players: 2
Release Date RRP Code
Arcade (discrete logic)
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Pong-Tron (ポントロン) is a 1973 discrete logic arcade game produced by Sega. It is a clone of Atari's 1972 game, Pong built specifically for Japanese audiences.

Pong-Tron differs very little from Atari's offering, however this release is significant as it stands as Sega's first arcade game to incorporate a CRT monitor and thus be classed as a "video game". Prior to Pong-Tron's release, Sega had built its successes through electro-mechanical arcade games, pinball tables, slot machines and jukebox distribution.

Pong-Tron followed later in the year by the updated Pong-Tron II (and Hockey TV, another pseudo-Pong clone). The housing was also recycled for Balloon Gun. Sega's main competitor at the time, Taito, also released a similar Japanese clone in the form of Elepong, also in 1973.

Specifications

Dimensions

650 mm (25.591")
1.56 m (61.417")
590 mm (23.228")


  • Mass: 79kg

Promotional material

PongTron DiscreteLogic JP Flyer.pdf

PDF
JP flyer
PongTron DiscreteLogic JP Flyer.pdf

References