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The Original “Universal” Port

The Atari 2600’s joystick port had a history that survived for nearly two decades on a variety of systems, from the Sega Master System to the 3DO. Not that cross-compatibility is exactly perfect.

The Scrolling Orb

The evolution of the trackball, which is more than an upside-down mouse. It's the Royal Canadian Navy’s greatest gift to modern-day computing. Really.

Simulated Fireworks

How computers have helped to reinvent fireworks displays through timing and elaborate simulation techniques. It’s kinda like a mix of old and new technology.

In Total Control

From the arcades to the living room, how the controller has evolved—and why one tech historian, Benj Edwards, started building his own.

Retail’s Tech Champion

Sears and Roebuck—a firm that has seen better days—helped sell the public on computers, video games, and online services. (They made great catalogs, too.)

Reverse-Engineering The Industry

Third-party developers weren't always quite so revered in the video game industry, but a pair of legal decisions helped them earn their place at the table.

What a Wonderful World

Staffed by former Atari employees and with a big hit on its hands, Worlds of Wonder tried to ride Teddy Ruxpin to the promised land. They failed, fast.
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