Slight problem with the premise of the article - the Odyssey is digital, not analog. The electronic signals exchanged between the various parts (ball and players generators, sync generators, diode matrix, etc.) are binary. The games and logic itself are implemented in DTL, a common pre-TTL digital design component using discrete transistors and diodes. The confusion usually comes from the analog circuitry for the output, game controlers, and the use overall use of discrete components. Ralph himself has stated the system is digital.
Slight problem with the premise of the article - the Odyssey is digital, not analog. The electronic signals exchanged between the various parts (ball and players generators, sync generators, diode matrix, etc.) are binary. The games and logic itself are implemented in DTL, a common pre-TTL digital design component using discrete transistors and diodes. The confusion usually comes from the analog circuitry for the output, game controlers, and the use overall use of discrete components. Ralph himself has stated the system is digital.