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| − | {{stub}}''''' | + | {{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. |
''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'' 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. | + | ''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== | ||
| + | ===Dimensions=== | ||
| + | {{Dimensions|hm=1.56|wm=0.65|dm=0.59|diagramsize=150|ref={{fileref|PongTron DiscreteLogic JP Flyer.pdf}}}} | ||
| + | *'''Mass''': 79kg | ||
==Promotional material== | ==Promotional material== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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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
- Mass: 79kg
Promotional material
