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Pong: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Pong (1972): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Pong (1972) is a simulator, sport, arcade video game developed by Atari, available on Arcade, PC, Mobile. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 79/100 on IGDB.

What is Pong about?

Pong is a table tennis-themed twitch arcade video game with simple two-dimensional graphics. It was the first sports arcade video game and one of the earliest arcade video games in history, helping to establish the video game industry along with the Magnavox Odyssey. Soon after its release, several companies began producing games that closely mimicked its gameplay.

Key details

Pong was released in 1972 and supports single player, multiplayer. Platforms: Arcade, PC, Mobile. Developer: Atari.

Should you play Pong?

A solid 79/100 aggregate score makes Pong a safe pick for fans of simulator, sport, arcade.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Pong?

Pong is a simulator, sport, arcade game by Atari, released in 1972.

What platforms is Pong on?

Pong is available on Arcade, PC, Mobile.

Is Pong good?

Pong has an aggregate score of 79/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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