History of video games/Platforms/VTech CreatiVision

History
The VTech CreatiVision was launched in 1981. The console attempted to serve as both a game console and a computer system.

The VTech CreatiVision sold poorly and was discontinued in either late 1985 or early 1986.

The VTech CreatiVision was followed by the VTech Socrates.

Technology
The VTech CreatiVision uses an 8-bit Rockwell 6502A CPU clocked at 2 megahertz. This chip was a version of the MOS Technology 6502, a common processor used in game consoles and home computers of the time.

The CreatiVision could display 32 sprites.

The system is equipped with 1 kilobyte of RAM and 16 kilobytes of video RAM.

Notable games

 * Air/Sea Attack
 * Planet Defender
 * Sonic Invader

External Resources

 * Video Game Console Library - History and specs for the CreatiVision.
 * Video Game Kraken - Detailed history for the CreatiVision.