c) Magnavox Odyssey

The Magnavox Odyssey, released in 1972, was the first patented home video game system, trailblazing in the gaming industry. Developed by Ralph Baer, the Odyssey was a pioneering console that laid the groundwork for the future of video games. It used a series of plastic overlays on the TV screen to simulate graphics and came with various game cartridges, though without sound or color graphics. The Magnavox Odyssey marked the beginning of home video gaming, a sector that would grow exponentially over the following decades. Its introduction was a significant moment in the history of technology and entertainment, paving the way for the development of advanced gaming systems and the rise of the global video game industry.