by slasherindex | Aug 1, 1972
The Cartridge Rental Network is established to supply prerecorded movies to Cartrivision owners. A selection of 200 titles were available for purchase and rent. Red cartridges, typically movies, were only available for rent while black ones, typically documentaries...
by slasherindex | Jun 1, 1972
The Avco Cartrivision system is launched. Unlike previous video machines, this one is built directly into a television console, resulting in the hefty price tag of $1,895. This is the first system to legitimately offer studio films and adult content on videotape to...
by slasherindex | Jan 1, 1972
Philips launches their VCR N1500 for $600, the first consumer-friendly VCR to make it to the market. It has the ability to not only playback, but also record. Subsequent models were later made up through the late 1970s but are eventually dominated by superior formats....
by slasherindex | Sep 1, 1971
Launch of the first videocassette player. Originally intended for the consumer market, but are mainly used commercially because of its high cost. Because this first version did not have recording capabilities, it’s technically not a VCR.
by slasherindex | Jun 1, 1971
Computer Cinema Inc. begins testing a closed-circuit pay-per-view system at the Gateway Downtowner Motor Inn in Newark, New Jersey using various video systems. This is the public’s first taste of watching a full-length movie of their choice in a private, domestic-like...