GAME, SET, GLOW! Tomy’s Forgotten Handheld Tennis Game

Long before the Game Boy, Nintendo DS, or even the Atari Lynx, handheld electronic games were already finding ways to bring gaming on the go. This time, we’re taking a look at the Tomytronic Tennis handheld from 1980—a fascinating piece of gaming history that put an electronic tennis match right in the palm of your hand.

If you enjoy retro gaming, vintage electronics, handheld history, and obscure gaming curiosities, you’re in the right place. What handheld electronic games do you remember from the pre-Game Boy era? Let us know in the comments!

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– CHAPTERS
00:00 Tomytronic Tennis
01:18 Box & Contents
03:32 Hardware Tour
06:06 Power On
07:54 Pro1
11:24 Summary

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About The Author

Jon Jon Reddick is a well-credentialed nerd of the 80s, classic game fan, and technology geek. He merged those interests into the creation of GenXGrownUp: a weekly podcast and YouTube channel which explores and celebrates media, games, tech, toys, comics, and pop culture of yesterday and today through the eyes of Generation X'ers.

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