In 1958, physicist William Higinbotham created Tennis for Two, the first video game ever played on the device it was built for—a Donner analog computer connected to an oscilloscope! Designed as a science exhibit, the game used simple controllers and physics-based gameplay to simulate tennis. Though forgotten for years, it stands as the first true video game played on its original hardware, marking a historic moment in interactive entertainment. (Via: @adlszeug) #history #explore #technology #ree
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In 1958, physicist William Higinbotham created Tennis for Two, the first video game ever played on the device it was built for—a Donner analog computer connected to an oscilloscope! Designed as a science exhibit, the game used simple controllers and physics-based gameplay to simulate tennis. Though forgotten for years, it stands as the first true video game played on its original hardware, marking a historic moment in interactive entertainment. (Via: @adlszeug) #history #explore #technology #ree
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