Gamate 3D was a portable handheld console released in 1983 that had 3D graphics.

Device

The device itself is a pair of goggles that you put against your eyes while playing. Each cartridge has two built in screen segments that lights up in similar ways to other LCD Handhelds of the time. The two screens are in slightly different positions giving the illusion of 3D.

Accessories

A year later in 1984 a screen enlargement add on released known as the ProScreen.

List of Games

Name Year Model # Notes
Formula 500 1983 80-0551 Bundled with the console
Bonk 1983 80-0559
Death Corridor 1983 80-0550
Escape 1983 80-0557 Came in blister
Flying Saucers 1983 80-0560
Viking Invasion 1983 80-0558
Volcano Rescue ? 80-0567 May have been unreleased
American Football ? 80-0568 May have been unreleased
Warpath ? 80-0569 May have been unreleased

Gallery

Packaging

Device

Trivia

  • Despite looking as a miniature VR headset, This came out before Nintendo's Virtual Boy.

External Links

  1. 3D Gamate Tumblr