Apart from the chipset, this pong is 100% French made, with an original design. The name 5000 must be because of the AY-3-8500 chipset used in this pong, as the OC-6000 must be named after its GI AY-3-8600 chipset.
The paddles are fairly simple...round and cute. The cosmetic design in general is very typical of late 70's french productions...
This pong is equiped with a robot function that allows the player to play against the system. You can even adjust the skill level of opposition with a knob, from 0 (always miss the ball) to 100 % (never miss the ball).
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OMG !
I find it ! The first console I have ever played with ! I was six at this time, but i can remember it with precision. And one thing I remember is that the light gun newer worked. I was wondering if this gun was only a gadget never designed to work or if it was just a disfunction of the console (maybe the link between the gun and the console ?).
btw, I am so happy to have found it :)
Tuesday 21st August 2012
la Vieille (France)
NAME
OC 5000
MANUFACTURER
Société Occitane d'Electronique
ORIGIN
France
YEAR
1977
BUILT IN GAMES
Football, Hockey, Squash, Tennis, Tir, Tir au pigeon
CONTROLLERS
Two detachable round paddles...
CPU
General Instruments AY-3-8500
BUTTONS
Serve, Reset
SWITCHES
Ball angle, Paddle size, Ball speed, Power on/off, Auto serve, Game selection
