Paddle Set
Paddle Set
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- Description
- This microcomputer attachment was for for use in playing computer games, most probably Pong. It consists of two hand-held black plastic units with a knob and button; each is attached by the same cable to the cpu. Each paddle has an image of two tennis rackets.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Microcomputer Peripheral
- maker
- Atari, Inc.
- Physical Description
- plastic (overall material)
- Measurements
- each: 3 in x 2 3/4 in x 5 in; 7.62 cm x 6.985 cm x 12.7 cm
- cord: 51 in; 129.54 cm
- ID Number
- 1987.0249.12
- catalog number
- 1987.0249.12
- accession number
- 1987.0249
- Credit Line
- Gift of Jeffrey T. Vogel
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Computers
- Computers & Business Machines
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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