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3rd Generation

The 3rd generation of portable game consoles, which barely even existed as our examples are basically “kids computers” and the Etch-a-Sketch crossover devices. Arguably the “dark ages” of portable gaming witnessed between 1982 and 1989. Let there be (green) light…

Assorted

Potential:

VTech PreComputer 1000 (unknown Z80B clone, has PRE-BASIC)

No Potential:

Elektronika IM-26 (effectively discrete logic)
Ohio Arts Etch-a-Sketch Animator (Sanyo LC6523H, 4-bit microprocessor)
Ohio Arts Etch-a-Sketch Animator 2000 (unknown, but is more advanced than original)
Playtime Light Games (effectively discrete logic)