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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…

KC_admin11/18/202011/18/2020 Uncategorized
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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…

KC_admin11/14/202011/14/2020 Uncategorized
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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…

KC_admin11/14/202011/14/2020 Uncategorized
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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…

KC_admin10/15/202010/15/2020 Uncategorized
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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…

KC_admin10/04/202010/04/2020 Uncategorized
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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…

KC_admin09/29/202009/29/2020 Uncategorized
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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…

KC_admin09/12/202009/16/2020 Uncategorized
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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…

KC_admin09/09/202009/09/2020 Uncategorized
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Portable Computing 1978-1993

KC_admin08/22/202008/29/2020 Uncategorized
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Sneak Peak New Exhibits

Right now we’re playing around with ideas….We are adding a third new room as well!

KC_admin07/31/202007/31/2020 Uncategorized
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