Pong: S 4000 from K-Mart
Pong S-4000
Serial # 150836
Processor: GI AY-3-8500-1
I found this in my dad’s attic a long time ago.. I even remember when we first got it and how it lasted all of about 2 weeks before no one would play against me.. Then another 2 weeks before no one at all played it..
K-Mart’s entry into the Pong market was this great little box. Powered by either 6 C Cell batteries or a 9v adapter, this machine had several functions and settings.
Based on the General Instruments “Pong in a Chip“, the S 4000 featured 4 games, Practice, Squash, Hockey, and Tennis. There were also switches for the Speed (fast/slow), Angle (amateure/pro), and Size (large/small paddle). The controllers are on 4 foot cords and feature a slider instead of a paddle.
I had it plugged in to an old black and white TV just to make sure that it still worked, it does, and wound up playing it for about 4 hours.. How sad is that?? Maybe just one more hour.. .. .. .. .. ..