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Arcadia 2001
File:Emerson Arcadia 2001 Logo.png
An Arcadia 2001
ManufacturerEmerson Radio
TypeHome video game console
GenerationSecond generation
Release dateMay 1982; 42 years ago (May 1982)[1]
Lifespan18 months
Introductory priceUS$99
Discontinued1984
MediaROM cartridge
CPUSignetics 2650
Memory1 KB RAM
Graphics128 × 208 / 128 × 104, 8 Colours
Controller input2 x Intellivision-style controller (12 button keypad and 'fire' buttons on the sides)
Power12 volt

The Arcadia 2001 is a second-generation 8-bit home video game console released by Emerson Radio in May 1982 for a price of US$ 99,[2] several months before the release of ColecoVision. It was discontinued only 18 months later, with a total of 35 games having been released.[2] Emerson licensed the Arcadia 2001 to Bandai, which released it in Japan.[2] Over 30 Arcadia 2001 clones exist.

The unrelated Arcadia Corporation, manufacturer of the Atari 2600 Supercharger add-on, was sued by Emerson for trademark infringement. Arcadia Corporation then changed its name to Starpath.[3]

Bandai Arcadia[]

Bandai Arcadia
File:BANDAI.svg
ManufacturerBandai
TypeVideo game console
GenerationSecond generation
MediaROM cartridge
CPUSignetics 2650 @ 3.58 MHz
PredecessorBandai Super Vision 8000
SuccessorBandai RX-78

In 1982, the Bandai Arcadia, a variant of the Emerson Arcadia 2001, was licensed and distributed to Japan by Bandai for a price of 19,800 yen.[2] There were four Japan-exclusive games released by Bandai.

  • Doraemon
  • Dr. Slump
  • Mobile Suit Gundam
  • Super Dimension Fortress Macross

External links[]

  1. Forster, Winnie (2005). The encyclopedia of consoles, handhelds & home computers 1972 - 2005. GAMEPLAN. pp. 57. ISBN 3-00-015359-4. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Watcher, Dark. "Emerson Arcadia 2001 - DW Facts". Video Game Console Library. Retrieved 6 January 2014. {{cite web}}:
  3. "The Dot Eaters - Epyx | The Dot Eaters". {{cite web}}:
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