The Story of the First Video Game Cartridge

The humble cartridge is an icon in video game history. But where did it come from? Learn the story behind the first programmable home console - the Fairchild Channel F - and the team behind it. Why couldn't Fairchild capitalize on this revolutionary idea and why did the Channel F console fade into obscurity? CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Part 1: Desperation Breeds Innovation 13:58 - Part 2: Mavericks 22:54 - Part 3: A Commitment 31:03 - Part 4: A Long Shadow ▶️ Subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/gaminghistorian?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Gaming Historian: 🐦 Twitter / X | https://www.twitter.com/gaminghistorian 💻 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/gaminghistorian 🕹️ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/gaminghistorian 📷 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gaminghistorian For a list of sources, visit https://www.thegaminghistorian.com #Fairchild #ChannelF #GamingHistorian