What giftshop is complete without a rack of greeting cards? We created a set of cards in house that are all vintage computing-themed. We have a second set coming. These cards are available in-shop only!
We Have Space Invaders!
Just in! A fun retro stocking stuffer for vintage gamers of all ages. This version of Space Invaders was ported to the TTGO VGA32. We printed a custom 3-D case for it and have them on sale for only $20…
Learning BASIC on a PDP 11
They’re loud and they’re slow…but there’s nothing today that compares to using an original Teletype to enter BASIC programs into a 1973 PDP 11 computer. The strategies needed to program this way are very different than those used today. BASIC…
History of the Atari 2600
The Atari 2600 was the most popular cartridge-based game system in the late 1970’s. Even today, young visitors to Kennett Classic instantly recognize the 2600 and have fun picking out a cartridges that they recognize to play. The Atari 2600…
The Casio / Microsoft Connection
Did you know that the introduction of the Casio mini calculator in 1973 led directly to the formation of the software giant Microsoft only 2 years later? Watch this brief video to learn how it happened. The video is a…
The History of Vintage Computer Collecting
In 1993 Thomas F. Haddock published his Collector’s Guide to Personal Computers and Pocket Calculators. First of all, I did not know there were any computer collectors in 1993, at least not enough to warrant a collector’s guide! The book…
Kennett Classic Wrap Up
The first anniversary event at Kennett Classic was successful and new exhibits were (more or less) completed just in time. I lot of work, whoosh! Once the dust settles I will post a set of pictures of the new exhibit…
Kennett Classic Event (Sept 26 2020)
1st Annual Kennett Classic is still a GO…NEW EXHIBITS, SWAP MEET, FESTIVITIES, FREE ADMISSION RSVP – Let us know you’re coming here (via meetup.com). Swap Signup – Reserve a swap space here (via vintagecomputer.net). The weather couldn’t be better in…
1973 Paddle-Ball Arcade Game
We have an original 1973 PONG arcade clone by Williams, the future makers of Defender, Joust, etc. in the 80’s. Paddle Ball according to web sources, was their first video game. The motherboard is an almost exact copy of the…