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Old book on building Pong
« on: October 04, 2006, 12:14:38 pm »
Long ago in a library I checked out a book that detailed how to build your own Pong (I think) game to attach to your TV.  It was from around the 70's I think.  I have been trying to track down this book for ages and was hoping someone else knows the title and/or author.

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Re: Old book on building Pong
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2006, 02:51:05 pm »
Thinkgeek has a kit, but it looks like they're currently out of stock.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/science/8546/?cpg=cj

Edit: They're in stock at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/VELLEMAN-CLASSIC-PONG-GAME-KIT/dp/B00068U240

And I know you were asking about a book, but IMO, this is the next best thing.

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Re: Old book on building Pong
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2006, 10:25:00 am »
Jeeze, you had to ask this question. I'd forgotten about the BYO pong kits until you asked. Now they're haunting me. Had to order one. ;)

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Re: Old book on building Pong
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2006, 01:36:49 pm »
Pffffffffff Pong using up and down buttons.........
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Re: Old book on building Pong
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2006, 07:35:26 pm »
I wonder if it could be altered to use pots?
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Re: Old book on building Pong
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2006, 04:39:29 pm »
Very very little chance.
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