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Mangnavox Odyssey2 is a second generation video game console released in the U.S. in July 1978. It was released overseas as the Philips Videopac G7000.

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Mangnavox Odyssey2 is a second generation video game console released in the U.S. in July 1978. It was released overseas as the Philips Videopac G7000.

With no third party support with the notable exception of iMagic, and out dated hardware, Odyssey2 managed to sell over one million untit until it was removed from the market in 1983.

A planned successor, Odyssey3 was developed but never released to the console market crash of 1983-84. A version was released in Europe as the Philips Videopac + G7400. Such games are not compatible with Odyssey2.

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Trying to run O2EM in Windows 11

It doesn't work. It just opens and closes immediately. I tried running a front end and while the Front End seems to work, O2EM won't run with it either. I've put the O2BIOS.BIN file where it needs to go (in the /BIOS folder) and a game binary in the /ROMs folder. I think I've done everything correctly. Am I missing something?

I can't seem to find any documentation on how to use O2EM, unless I'm just overlooking it.

1 Comment
2024/11/10
22:30 UTC

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Anyone interested in seeing this console revived?

I'm not certain all that would be required, legally or financially, but I'm doing research on it right now. If Atari and Intellivision game consoles can see revival... why not the Magnavox Odyssey2? I believe it's time to give this system the attention it deserves. What say ye?

27 Comments
2024/11/04
00:22 UTC

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Quest for the Rings tokens

I've been questing for tokens for the game, I've found files to print some Here. I can replace my missing nightmare now, but I've been unable to find a file for the castle tokens :( I'm missing all 6 Crystal Caverns. I've been looking for a while now and I've had no luck. I don't want to buy another just to rub two sets together. Wondering if anyone has seen these files anywhere.

3 Comments
2024/07/05
16:51 UTC

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Where I can buy a complete Philips Videopac in Italy for 500 euros?

Hi, I just wanted to ask Where I can buy a complete Philips Videopac in Italy for 500 euros?

(With at least 3 boxed games)

3 Comments
2024/07/04
15:20 UTC

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Where I can buy a complete Philips Videopac in Italy for 500 euros?

Hi, I just wanted to ask Where I can buy a complete Philips Videopac in Italy for 500 euros?

(With at least 3 boxed games)

0 Comments
2024/07/04
15:20 UTC

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Multicart for Videopac G7000 in UK, May 2024?

Have been scratching around the Internet looking for a multicart solution for my newly acquired Videopac, but it's slim pickings out there. Packrat is not taking new orders. There's the Backbit option, but price is a tad steep and shipping is from the US.

Are there any options this side of the pond, or at least in mainland Europe? Am a bit surprised there aren't more options given its popularity on the continent.

2 Comments
2024/05/22
16:20 UTC

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Has anyone played loony balloon? Great hidden gem. But I have no idea how to get past selected level number "1"

My curiosity is killing me, I dont know how to get the balloon past the low wall near the exit. If anyone sees this down the line, please let me know.

https://preview.redd.it/j2ri7vdmbwlc1.png?width=1880&format=png&auto=webp&s=d6d03489171a66f45e20841e964c8ecf121dbe74

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2024/03/02
10:13 UTC

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Huge bundle for sale - console, >35 games, voice attachment, joysticks - works!

Heya - I "inherited" a console and a huge collection (35) of games for the Odyssey 2 (came with a house we bought), also the voice attachment and joysticks.

The console works (shows a pic on TV and I can interact with a game) but I don't know much about it and don't have an interest in keeping it.

If you're interested to buy it - contact me - I'm local in the SF Bay Area and I'm happy to show it. I also listed it on eBay if you want it shipped.

I'll sell it for a very reasonable price to someone who's into these!

5 Comments
2024/03/02
01:51 UTC

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How do I connect this?

I don’t recall my original having this type of connection. Thanks.

3 Comments
2023/11/27
01:14 UTC

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Any Multicarts?

I’m finally getting another O2 after nearly forty years. Are there any multicarts or HDMI converters out there? Thanks.

7 Comments
2023/11/26
20:53 UTC

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Portable game console for o2em

Anyone have any suggestions for a portable game console for o2em. Looking for something on a budget. Just has to be good enough to run odyssey 2 games, I don't care if it's not powerful enough to run anything else.

7 Comments
2023/11/06
23:56 UTC

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The Voice Module on a chip

0 Comments
2023/09/29
04:28 UTC

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Turtles was an Arcade port?

I was reading an old issue of "Odyssey Adventure" with "Turtles" on the cover. On the bottom of the cover it said that "Turtles is a trademark of Konami" and it kind of blew my mind. Looking up the wiki I found out that it is actually a port of an arcade game and from what I can tell, it is a pretty good one at that! I have always loved the game and now I MUST play the arcade version. Anyone have any ideas how I might be able to play this relatively easy on a PC? Like bundles with a start-up emulator or something? The game seems so very obscure.

3 Comments
2023/09/20
17:04 UTC

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Snowy picture - is this Odyssey alright and I just connected it wrong?

3 Comments
2023/07/13
05:03 UTC

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Just picked up the last issue I was missing and now have all 7 issues of the Odyssey Adventure magazine!

8 Comments
2023/07/11
01:05 UTC

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/r/odyssey2 is back open - click here for more information

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2023/06/19
02:47 UTC

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Time to say goodbye as a mod.

I've been a mod for quite a few of the retrogaming (and other adjacent) subs here for a long time -- even if kind of dormant recently. I love these topics, and how our digital "ancestors" solved hard problems, and how we've build a continuum of interest with their work. I started and even took over a few dormant subs and worked with /u/zadocpaet to help build a broad community here, even appealing to niche systems.

The mod teams are doing a great job, especially /u/Derf_Jagged. I feel like now is a good time to step down. I'm going to continue to lurk, and be a regular user and I wish the subs, the mods, and the users the best!

0 Comments
2023/06/14
02:22 UTC

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/r/odyssey2 will go dark from June 12-14 in protest against Reddit API price changes

0 Comments
2023/06/10
05:08 UTC

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Any correlation between the Odyssey 2 game Monkeyshines! and the Monkey Shines movie?

I know the game came out a few years before the movie hit theaters, but I was curious to know if there is any sort of correlation between the two since the titles for both are practically the same.

2 Comments
2023/05/20
05:06 UTC

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My Odyssey 2 game collection.

6 Comments
2023/05/03
03:37 UTC

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No emulator capture, the real thing via RF! Also, I wish we had more homebrew games for the O2

8 Comments
2023/03/30
04:04 UTC

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Quest for the Rings remake?

I came across this screenshot on Twitter but don’t see the creator of the screenshot. It looks like a remake of Quest for the Rings.

Does anyone know anything about this?

6 Comments
2023/02/16
16:48 UTC

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FYI: List of catalogues and booklets about the console and its games up until now

  • EL 3380-2 (32 pages. Page numbers are not printed)
  • EL 3380-1
  • EL 3358-3
  • EL 3313-1
  • EL 3358-1
  • EL 3358-2

That serial number you will find it in all cases on the back side of the printed item, to the bottom left or right.

0 Comments
2023/02/12
23:14 UTC

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O2EM Emulator question

First of all, I am so glad there is an actual subreddit for this machine. I had it brand new as a kid and remember clear as day playing "Quest for the Rings" all the time with my Dad. I also remember playing KC Munchkin a lot and programming my own mazes.

I am mad I missed out on that nice set another Redditor was selling in this group, I will use an Emulator to in the meantime until I find another one for sale.

So my question...I am trying to use O2EM to play KC Munchkin and program my own mazes. Seems I need to use the CLEAR key to remove unwanted lines. What key on the Keyboard is used as the CLEAR key? I don't see a reference to it in the readme file or the launcher. Any ideas?

Thanks for the your help and I hope one day soon I can get my hands on an actual unit!

5 Comments
2022/12/26
16:43 UTC

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