Back in 2009 I wrote an article at SEGA Memories about a little known piece of hardware from SEGA known as the Sega-Vision. Patented in 1977, the Sega-Vision was a big screen projection TV sold to consumers. Since writing the article, a reader named Chris shared something I had never seen before: a TV commercial for the Sega-vision! So let us revisit this unique article covering an interesting moment in SEGA’s past, and take a look at the commercial, hosted by LA Dodger Steve Garvey! I wonder if Steve still has a Sega-Vision?
Click here to read the original SEGA Memories article and after the jump, check out the commercial!
Has this ever been produced?
Gasp! SEGA, million light years ahead of its time…
You know the Garv has kept his in near-mint condition!
Bottom right of the unit (on the speaker) you can sort of see the logo. Probably matches the one seen at the end of the commercial.
SEGA! Was always ahead, once (sigh…:[…).
I found this Price is Right episode from 1977 that shows the Sega of America Projection TV. http://youtu.be/t_BWBL8yjlo?t=20m40s
Looks pretty cool! Show’s how much it would have cost too.