I've heard that analog versus digital debate too, Marty, and Baer's own statements on the subject. I'd love to hear an intelligent argument saying that it is "mostly" analog in nature to expressely go against Baer - if possible - as even though I'm no hardware engineer (far, far from it), I tend to favor the idea that the original Odyssey should have an analog classification (or best, hybrid) based on the sum of its parts.

In this particular case though, I believe the author was referring to "analog nature" more as a descriptor of the Odyssey's "significant" (with all due respect and consideration to Baer's engineering achievement and historical milestone) limitations.

It's interesting, as the book I'm finishing up with Matt on the first 15 years of home videogame and computer entertainment systems has an introduction featuring a segment on the original Odyssey where I basically discuss the limitations and capabilities of the hardware from more of an analog standpoint than a digital one. I hope my impressions are ultimately accurate, as I'd hate to open up a big debate right from the start with the book.

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