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When multiple versions of a document are available (150dpi, or 300dpi, B&W, Color), then the default
download version is B&W; and/or 150dpi. Please note, that even when the default download is B&W, the
thumbnail will be in color (when available).
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"Astrocade, Inc. File Folder
File folder that Astrocade, Inc. used to distribute varying documentation. - (2 Pages, 147K)
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Astrocade, Inc. Price Listing (Direct)
1982 direct price listing. Mentions Zgrass-100 Computer with Keyboard ($419, $599 Retail). - (1 Page, 49K)
Astrocade, Inc. Price Listing (Direct) (Color)(150dpi)(189K)
Astrocade, Inc. Price Listing (Direct) (Color)(300dpi)(551K)
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Astrocade, Inc. Price Listing (Distributor)
1982 distributor price listing. Mentions Zgrass-100 Computer with Keyboard ($340, $599 Retail). - (1 Page, 49K)
Astrocade, Inc. Price Listing (Distributor) (Color)(150dpi)(189K)
Astrocade, Inc. Price Listing (Distributor) (Color)(300dpi)(551K)
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"Astrocade: Product Description
Describes the Arcade Video Game (aka Bally Astrocade), BASIC Programming
Cartridge, and Z-GRASS 100 Computer Keyboard. See how the ZGRASS looks compared to released
computer systems of the same period.
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"Astrocade: The Professional Arcade" 1982 Consumer Ad Campaign
Magazine and TV "blitz" ad campaign. Quite an impressive line-up. This says
that commercials would be placed during forty-eight different TV shows and print ads in sixteen different
magazines. Check out where Astrocade, Inc. planned to put ads in 1982. - (2 Pages, 713K)
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Astrocade Video Game by Astrocade, Inc.
Promotional high-quality grayscale photo titled "Astrocade Video Game
by Astrocade, Inc." This photo features the Astrocade with five games (Football, Grand Prix / Demolition
Derby, Space Fortress, Astro Battle and Galactic Invasion). - (1 Page, 205K)
Astrocade Promotional Photo (Grayscale)(300dpi)(563K)
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Bally Computer System Specifications for Video Console and Programmer's Keyboard.
Compares features against various systems of the era (Apple II, Commodore PET, Compucolor Renaissance,
Exidy Sorcerer, and Radio Shack TRS-80 Level II). The features compared are CPU, Program Storage,
Inputs, Outputs, Multi-Source of Attachments (i.e. RS-232 or S-100 bus) and Price.
- (4 pages, B&W, 161K)
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Bally Professional Arcade Pocket Facts
A small, 2-color, booklet that gives an overall explanation of the BPA, including details
about the on-board ROM games and calculator.
Two versions are available for download, but they are both identical (I converted one to B&W for faster download). (B&W Version - 265K)
(Color Version -
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Bally Professional Arcade Plus - First Version
This is a generic ad for dealers to use. There are no screenshots of
built-in games, but the ad does have eight other screenshots. The 2000-BAUD version of BASIC included with this
package is called "Bally BASIC." This ad mentions the soon-to-come Zgrass-32 expansion keyboard. Price is 299.55. - (1 Page, 69K)
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Bally Professional Arcade Plus - Second Version
This is a generic ad for dealers to use. There are screenshots of the three
built-in games (and the calculator) and eight other screenshots. The 2000-BAUD version of BASIC included with this
package is called "Bally BASIC." This ad does NOT mention the Zgrass-32 expansion keyboard. Price is 299.55. - (1 Page, 148K)
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Bally Professional Arcade Plus - Third Version
This is a generic ad for dealers to use. There are screenshots of the three
built-in games (and the calculator). The 2000-BAUD version of BASIC included with this package is called
"Astrocade BASIC." This ad does NOT mention the Zgrass-32 expansion keyboard. Price is not specified.
- (1 Page, 155K)
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Chain Store Age 'Catalog' - This 'catalog,' from June 1978, was put
together by Bally to promote the Bally Professional Arcade to salespeople. This
is a full-color 'catalog' that is a large download (9MB). It is 8 1/2" x 11"
and is sixteen pages long. I love the 1970's style art! |
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Cooperative Advertising Program Manual
This manual covers: General Policy, Method of Fund Accrual, Claiming Submittal, Method
of Payment, Eligible Advertising Media, Displays and Other POP Material - (4 Pages, 178K)
Cooperative Advertising Program Manual (Color)(150dpi)(662K)
Cooperative Advertising Program Manual (Color)(300dpi)(1,967K)
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Facts and Figures about the Bally Professional Arcade and Computer Add-On
So much of this document never came to be in the unit that was finally sold. Nevermind what was never
released (the computer add-on), even simple facts are wrong or misleading. For instance, the stated
speed of the tape interface is 4,800-BAUD. It was released as 300-BAUD. Quite a difference. It's
no wonder that the first wave of Bally Arcade owners felt like they had been lied to about what they
would get. This is a must-read document.
Sections on:
1) About Our New Computer
2) Software
3) Hardware
4) Hardware Comparision Chart
5) Questions and Answers
Basic Unit
Add-On Module
Business Applications
Technical Questions
- (16 Pages, Color, 2.24MB)
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"Here's What They Say..."
Quotes from 1982 about the Astrocade from ten different magazines. - (1 Page, 168K)
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Order Form (Triplicate)
Astrocade, Inc. order form. Includes cartridges that were never released (i.e.
Conan and Music Maker) as well as the Zgrass expansion. - (1 Page, 45K)
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Sales Meeting (1981)
The agenda for the Astrovision, Inc. one-and-a-half day Chicago sales
meeting from March 20-21 1981. - (2 Pages, 48K)
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Sales Meeting (1982)
The agenda for the Astrocade, Inc. half-day sales
meeting on June 5 1982. - (1 Page, 19K)
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Videocades and Accessories
A B&W leaflet that lists the available "videocades" (cartridges) available from
Astrocade, Inc. This includes such unreleased goodies as Conan and the ZGRASS keyboard. Also, this has the only
known reference to an upcoming Golf cartridge. (1 Page, 47K) |
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