The Story of the First Video Game Cartridge | Gaming Historian

The humble cartridge is an icon in video game history. But where did it come from? Learn the story behind the first programmable home console - the Fairchild Channel F - and the team behind it. How come Fairchild couldn't capitalize on this revolutionary idea and why did the Channel F console fade into obscurity? ▶️ Subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/gaminghistorian CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Part 1: Desperation Breeds Innovation 13:58 - Part 2: Mavericks 22:54 - Part 3: A Commitment 31:03 - Part 4: A Long Shadow 👉 Support the show | https://www.patreon.com/gaminghistorian Follow Gaming Historian: 🐦 Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/gaminghistorian 💻 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/gaminghistorian 🕹️ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/gaminghistorian 📷 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gaminghistorian For a list of sources, visit https://www.thegaminghistorian.com #Fairchild #ChannelF #GamingHistorian


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