Intellivision (commercial, 1979)

Intelligent Television. The heart of the Intellivision System is the master component. Your ticket to action-packed sports games, challenging strategy games, and imaginative learning programs for children. You'll enjoy electric company math fun and word fun.

NBA basketball, backgammon, NHL hockey, and more, simply by inserting a game cartridge. Let's look at Major League Baseball, where you control the action. That's right, all nine players. Throw the ball around the diamond to warm up your infielders.

Here's the pitch. Your opponent swings and you control your outfielder as he feels the ball and relays it back to the mound. Use your pitcher to keep the runner close at first base or have your catcher throw to second to prevent a steal.

A little practice and you'll hit the cut off man and turn double and even triple plays like a pro. Try your hand at Glott's Vegas Blackjack. Keep your eye on the shifty eye dealer as he shuffles the couch.

He'll play the top hand. I'll play the middle hand. And you'll play the bottom one. When it's your turn, the dealer will ask if you want a hit. Press the space bar on the keyboard if you do.

To stick, just stand back and wait.