The core collection found in the Video Games Museum started when we were kids buying one game at a time and one console per year.
Over the years, we have reached today, having in our possession hundreds of consoles and with the childhood enthusiasm still active, in the first exclusive Museum of Electronic Games in Greece, with the aim of traveling through time, highlighting at the same time the history and evolution of electronic games. Get to know the museum consoles on the following pages.
Google Cardboard is a virtual reality (VR) platform developed by Google. It is a simple, low-cost VR headset made out of cardboard, which can be assembled by the user and used with a smartphone to create a VR experience.
Google Daydream VR was a virtual reality platform developed by Google. It was announced in 2016 and released later that year as a successor to Google Cardboard. Daydream VR was designed to be a higher-quality and more immersive VR experience than Google Cardboard, while still being affordable and accessible.
Google Stadia is a cloud gaming service developed by Google. It was first announced in March 2019 and launched later that year in November. The service allows users to play video games on various devices, such as laptops, TVs, and smartphones, without the need for a gaming console or high-end computer.
The Grandstand Model 4600 Deluxe Colour Video Sports Centre was a home video game console released in 1977 by the UK-based Grandstand company. It was marketed as a multi-sport console that offered a variety of sports-themed games in full-color graphics.
The Heavy Barrel Micro Player is a miniature arcade machine that was released by My Arcade in 2021. It is a compact replica of the classic arcade game Heavy Barrel, which was originally released by Data East in 1987.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is an electronic handheld game released by Tiger Electronics, based on the Disney animated movie of the same name. The game was designed for a single player and featured LCD graphics and sound effects.
The Intellivision is a home video game console that was introduced in 1979 by Mattel Electronics. It was one of the first video game systems to use advanced graphics and sound capabilities to provide a more immersive gaming experience.
Tiger Electronics was known for producing simple handheld games with LCD displays and single-game functionality, and this Jet Moto game follows that format. The game features four different tracks and allows players to choose between three different riders, each with their own unique stats.
The Jumbo Computer Electro 1001 is a vintage electronic calculator - game that was produced in the 1970s by the German company Jumbo Elektromaschinenbau GmbH.
The Magnavox Odyssey was the first commercially available video game console in history, marking the beginning of home digital entertainment. Designed by Ralph H. Baer, its 1972 release laid the foundation for the booming video game industry.