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| − | Prinztronic | + | '''"Prinz"''' and '''"Prinztronic"''' were own-brand trade names of the British "Dixons" photographic and electronic goods stores, which have been rebranded as "Currys.''digital''" stores, and are part of DSG international. |
==Prinztronic Micro 10== | ==Prinztronic Micro 10== | ||
| + | Part of the [[PC-50X Family|PC-50X family]]. | ||
==Prinztronic Micro 5500== | ==Prinztronic Micro 5500== | ||
| − | This is a typical system using catridges based on the different chipsets developped by General Instruments in the late 70s. Part of the [[ | + | This is a typical system using catridges based on the different chipsets developped by General Instruments in the late 70s. Part of the [[PC-50X Family|PC-50X family]]. |
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==Prinztronic Grandprix== | ==Prinztronic Grandprix== | ||
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==Prinztronic Tournament 10== | ==Prinztronic Tournament 10== | ||
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==Prinztronic Tournament (VM-8)== | ==Prinztronic Tournament (VM-8)== | ||
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| + | Basically a re-branded [[Videomaster Superscore VM-8]]. | ||
==Prinztronic Tournament II== | ==Prinztronic Tournament II== | ||
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==Prinztronic Tournament Mini== | ==Prinztronic Tournament Mini== | ||
| + | The Prinztronic Tournament Mini is a smaller hand held/home console from 1977. | ||
| + | It uses a coaxial cable and six AA batteries to work, it also needs a CRT (cathoradetube) TV with the tuning dials on it. | ||
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==Prinztronic Tournament Colour Programmable TV Game 2000== | ==Prinztronic Tournament Colour Programmable TV Game 2000== | ||
| − | ==Prinztronic Tournament Colour Programmable | + | |
| + | ==Prinztronic Tournament Colour Programmable 5000== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Prinztronic_Tournament_Colour_Programmable_5000.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Prinztronic Tournament VC 6000 (1292 family)== | ==Prinztronic Tournament VC 6000 (1292 family)== | ||
Part of the [[1292 Advanced Programmable Video System]] family. | Part of the [[1292 Advanced Programmable Video System]] family. | ||
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==Prinztronic Video Sport 600== | ==Prinztronic Video Sport 600== | ||
This system is original because of its large selector in the middle of the front panel. It offers the classic 6 games of the General Instruments [[AY-3-8500]] chipset, including two shooting games playable with an optional light gun. | This system is original because of its large selector in the middle of the front panel. It offers the classic 6 games of the General Instruments [[AY-3-8500]] chipset, including two shooting games playable with an optional light gun. | ||
| − | + | The system was followed by the Videosport 800, which offers more games (8) and a colour display. | |
==Prinztronic Video Sport 800== | ==Prinztronic Video Sport 800== | ||
The successor of model 600, offers 8 games and a colour display. | The successor of model 600, offers 8 games and a colour display. | ||
| − | [[Category:Pong | + | |
| + | [[Category:Pong console]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:22, 7 July 2021
"Prinz" and "Prinztronic" were own-brand trade names of the British "Dixons" photographic and electronic goods stores, which have been rebranded as "Currys.digital" stores, and are part of DSG international.
Contents
- 1 Prinztronic Micro 10
- 2 Prinztronic Micro 5500
- 3 Prinztronic Grandprix
- 4 Prinztronic Tournament 6
- 5 Prinztronic Tournament 10
- 6 Prinztronic Tournament (VM-8)
- 7 Prinztronic Tournament II
- 8 Prinztronic Tournament III
- 9 Prinztronic Tournament IV
- 10 Prinztronic Tournament Mini
- 11 Prinztronic Tournament Colour Programmable TV Game 2000
- 12 Prinztronic Tournament Colour Programmable 5000
- 13 Prinztronic Tournament VC 6000 (1292 family)
- 14 Prinztronic Video Sport 600
- 15 Prinztronic Video Sport 800
Prinztronic Micro 10[edit]
Part of the PC-50X family.
Prinztronic Micro 5500[edit]
This is a typical system using catridges based on the different chipsets developped by General Instruments in the late 70s. Part of the PC-50X family.
Prinztronic Grandprix[edit]
Prinztronic Tournament 6[edit]
Prinztronic Tournament 10[edit]
Prinztronic Tournament (VM-8)[edit]
Basically a re-branded Videomaster Superscore VM-8.
Prinztronic Tournament II[edit]
Prinztronic Tournament II Deluxe (600002)[edit]
Prinztronic Tournament III[edit]
Prinztronic Tournament IV[edit]
Prinztronic Tournament Mini[edit]
The Prinztronic Tournament Mini is a smaller hand held/home console from 1977. It uses a coaxial cable and six AA batteries to work, it also needs a CRT (cathoradetube) TV with the tuning dials on it.
Prinztronic Tournament Colour Programmable TV Game 2000[edit]
Prinztronic Tournament Colour Programmable 5000[edit]
Prinztronic Tournament VC 6000 (1292 family)[edit]
Part of the 1292 Advanced Programmable Video System family.
Prinztronic Video Sport 600[edit]
This system is original because of its large selector in the middle of the front panel. It offers the classic 6 games of the General Instruments AY-3-8500 chipset, including two shooting games playable with an optional light gun.
The system was followed by the Videosport 800, which offers more games (8) and a colour display.
Prinztronic Video Sport 800[edit]
The successor of model 600, offers 8 games and a colour display.
