The Atari Pong arcade machine made its debut on this day in 1972. According to the iconic games firm, “from an initial investment of $500, Atari made its first million,” from the success of Pong.

As of 2025, there have been a total of nine video game console generations, beginning in 1972. That’s the year the world got its first commercial home console, the Magnavox Odyssey, and since then, ...

Back in 1972, a small company in the United States called Atari was formed, and it quickly became one of the most important video game companies in history. As time passed, the company contributed to ...