In 1977, a new type of ball and paddle system was launched: Video Pinball. This game also existed in the arcade under the same name, hence the home versions sold by Atari (Video Pinball, model C-380) and Sears (Pinball Breakaway, model 99713), pictured here. There even was a japanese version, the Epoch TV Block.
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Bought one 5 years ago at a garage sale. Works fine, still has adapter, runs on battereies fine. No strain relief on cable as it exits the case, and there is connectivity issue. Today I will open it up and shorten the cable a little, to remove that section. The pinball games are not that great. Just too blocky, but the breakout is fun. Seems to put out a very vibrant (color) image.
Friday 13rd July 2012
John (US)
I found one of these like when I was a kid and it is the "Sears" model with the wood looking cover. Do you think this would be a good deal as described for Christmas? I see the Atari one all the time, but not the Tele-Games and it has everything with it. Tell me what you think... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sears-Tele-Games-Video-Pinball-Breakaway-Atari-Rare-Complete-System-1977-/300638602297?pt$Video_Games$hash$item45ff750439
Friday 16th December 2011
Mike Brady (USA)
I would say something around $30 Check Ebay for more info
Monday 4th January 2010
Webmaster (France)
NAME
Tele-Games Pinball Breakaway (model 99713)
MANUFACTURER
Sears
ORIGIN
U.S.A.
YEAR
1977
BUILT IN SOFTWARE / GAMES
7 games pinball and breakout games (pinball I, pinpaddle I, pinball II, pinpaddle II, Basketball, Breakout, Breakaway)
CONTROLLERS
1 big paddle built-in the case + 2 side buttons for pinball games
CPU
custom Atari chipsets (C011500-11 / C011512-05)
GRAPHIC MODES
Blocky graphics
COLORS
Yes (at least 6 colors)
SOUND
Yes
I/O PORTS
Video output TV RF through switch box, power in
MEDIA
None, only built-in games
NUMBER OF GAMES
7
POWER SUPPLY
6 x C battery cells or external power supply (9v DC, 500 mA)
