1980s Gadgets

Question 1

Which 1980s gadget was a revolution in communication, allowing people to make phone calls from almost anywhere?

Accepted Answer

Cell Phone

Question 2

Atari founder 'Bushnell' also founded what company?

Accepted Answer

Chuck-E-cHeese

Question 3

Which video game console, released in 1985, became one of the most iconic gaming systems of all time?

Accepted Answer

Nintendo Entertainment System

Question 4

The 1980s saw the introduction of VHS as the dominant video format for home entertainment.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Which iconic 1980s video game character made his debut in Donkey Kong in 1981?

Accepted Answer

Mario

Question 6

What was the purpose of the VCR?

Accepted Answer

Record and save footage to watch later

Question 7

What was the original price the Atari 2600 sold for?

Accepted Answer

199.95

Question 8

In 1984, Apple introduced a groundbreaking personal computer. What was the name of this computer?

Accepted Answer

MacIntosh

Question 9

What popular portable music player was introduced in the 1980s and revolutionized the music industry?

Accepted Answer

Walkman

Question 10

What is the base material for computer microchips?

Accepted Answer

Silicon

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