• 1978

Hardware Description

Telstar Colortron (model no. 6135) is the first model of 1978 and the only one to use an evolution of the GU chip, the AY-3-8510. It’s even the first Telstar to display color graphics using a single chip. It offered 4 games, with more polished visuals and a less odd sound. Some improvements were made for example in the selection of games (push button instead of a switch). The Colortron doesn’t need an AC adapter since it used two 9V batteries.
  • Model Number:

    No. 6135
  • Manufacturer:

  • Hardware Type:

    Video Game
  • Manufacture Year:

    1978
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