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The Rise and Fall of Video Arcades in the 1980s
14:02 - 18:52 (04:50)
In the 1980s, video arcades sprouted up across the US, with over 13,000 arcades by 1982. However, by 1983, gross profits began to decrease, leading to the eventual decline of arcades.
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Pong was a major success and they managed to sell 8,000 Pong cabinets just in the first year despite the knockoffs being sold in the market.
14:02 - 14:56 (00:54)
Pong
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Pong was a major success and they managed to sell 8,000 Pong cabinets just in the first year despite the knockoffs being sold in the market. They even discovered a million dollars inside one of the Pong cabinets that was jammed with quarters.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Video Arcades in the 1980s
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In the early 1980s, video arcades sprung up across America, numbering up to 13,000 in 1982.
14:57 - 18:52 (03:55)
Video arcades
Summary
In the early 1980s, video arcades sprung up across America, numbering up to 13,000 in 1982. However, by 1983, gross profits had started to decrease, leading to the decline of the industry.