| The Polycon C4010 is a first-generation Pong console released in 1978 by Polycon, a Hong Kong-based electronics manufacturer, and distributed in Europe under various brands like Polycon and Ingersoll. It is part of a series that includes models such as the C4002, C4003, and C4016. The system is built around the General Instruments AY-3-8610 “Pong in a chip” integrated circuit. This chip handles graphics, sound, and game logic, offering ten built-in games including tennis, soccer, hockey, basketball, squash, gridball, and two shooting titles. Players choose games via a selector switch, and gameplay is controlled using two wired joysticks stored on top of the unit; there are also sliders for scorekeeping. The console outputs color video through RF directly to a television and draws power from an external 9V adapter or six AA batteries, depending on the version. Its design reflects the trend of the era toward more sophisticated Pong systems that moved beyond simple, dedicated gameplay by integrating multiple options in a single unit. |
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