The Videomaster
Sportsworld, model VMV5, was released around 1978 and featured ten games in
color. It used the General Instruments AY-3-8610 game chip. This model was the
last attempt to use a dedicated game chip. The Colour
Cartridge model came next and allowed playing more games using cartridges (which
all contained a dedicated game chip). The Videomaster Sportsworld is not rare (especially
in the UK) and has a quite cheap-looking design. Two versions of this console
exist because of players' bi-directional motion: one with joysticks (pictured
here), and one which has different controllers with two knobs (one for each
direction). Obviously the former is easier to play with.
Box of Videomaster Sportsworld Console packed in its styrofoam package Videomaster Sportsworld and its two controllers |
User manual |