History of Emerson Arcadia 2001: Still beloved today

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History of Emerson Arcadia 2001
Still beloved today

FIND ARCADIA 2001 CONSOLES AND GAMES FOR SALE

The Emerson Arcadia 2001 was a popular home video game console that was first released in 1982. It was created by a company called Emerson Radio Corporation and was one of the earliest multi-game consoles. Let’s look at the history of Emerson Arcadia 2001 and see why it’s still loved by collectors and retro gamers today.

The History of Emerson Arcadia 2001

The Emerson Arcadia 2001 was first introduced as a response to the growing market for home video game consoles. It’s a multi-game console, which allows users to play multiple games on a single device. Games came on small cartridges. This made it a popular choice for families and budget-conscious consumers. The Arcadia 2001 was also compatible with games from other systems. This made it even cooler.

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What Set the Arcadia 2001 Apart

One of the beloved and collectible things about the Arcadia 2001 was its library of games. It had over 35 games, and the list including popular titles like “Astro Invader” and “Missile War”. The console was also compact and lightweight, which makes it easy to move around with it.

Fighting the Big Names

At the time of its release, the Emerson Arcadia 2001 was competing with popular home video game consoles. Some major players were Atari 2600 and the Mattel Intellivision. Despite tough competition, the Arcadia 2001 was able to hold its own. Fans credit its multi-game abilities and budget-friendly price tag.

Why Collectors Love the Emerson Arcadia 2001 Today

The Emerson Arcadia 2001 is still a popular choice among collectors and retro gamers because of its unique games and compact design. Hunting for game cartridges is a lot of fun, too, because retro gamers are often completists. Are you?

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What you can find for sale depends on timing and fate, usually. But it’s always a great time to start building or completing your collection of Arcadia 2001 hardware and games. Further down the rabbit hole, there were many clones around the world, and sometimes these had their own unique games. 

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7 LEISURE VISION / ARCADIA-2001 GAME CARTRIDGES with boxes,​ manuals,​ inserts

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Emerson Arcadia 2001 - SPACE RAIDERS - cartridge #5 - Sealed - New HTF Complete

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Space Attack (Arcadia-2001,​ 1982) Game Only

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Breakaway #17 - Emerson Arcadia 2001 with Box (no Manual)

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Emerson Arcadia 2001 Escape *missing controller overlays*

Seller: generalzods_gamingzone ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.6% (13,936 ratings)
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Monthly Arcadia 2001 vol.19 Game magazing from Japan

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Lot of 2 In Box Arcadia 2001 Escape & American Football

Seller: thegunshoplivingston ★★★★★★★★★★ 99.4% (2,875 ratings)
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Cat Trax - Emerson Arcadia 2001 CIB Complete in Box with 2 Overlays and Manual

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Missile War Arcadia 2001 (Cartridge 10) BRAND NEW

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Location: United States

$30.00

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RARE Jungler,​ Emerson Arcadia 2001 tested

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