Odyssey2:Model Differences

The Odyssey² is a 2nd gen console made by Magnavox in the US. Across the world, the console has been released under different names with different manufacturers:

This page will highlight some of the different console revisions and their differences.

Magnavox Odyssey² / Philips Videopac


This version comes with 2 attached controllers, an attached power cord and RF cable.

It's possible to RGB mod the console. It has been discussed here and Grips03 is selling RGB kits there.

You will be able to play RGB on NTSC but you won't be able to play Videopac + games.

Philips G7200


In the UK, Philips came with a special version of the Videopac called the 7200. This is essentially a G7000 with a built-in RGB screen. Radiola did the same with its Jet 27 and Schneider with its G7200. There has also been another version called the Philips N60.

Philips Videopac


Also being called G7400, this version has several improvements from the Odyssey²/Videopac. It features detachable cables and pads, a more powerful CPU but also it displays RGB natively! It was compatible for 7000 games and some got some enhancements with the 7400, similar to GameBoy/GameBoy Color games.

Unfortunately for the US, an Odyssey³ never hit the market.

Like for the other models, Schneider launched its own version with the G74+ and the Radiola with the Jet 741.

Jopac


Brandt is a French company which took just the architecture of the 7400 and released another case, rebranded it to the "Jo 7400", and even released unique games of the 7400 systems. The JOPAC did get another branding though by Continental Edison, also known as the SABA machine, called the JO1450.