<theme> <variables> <systemName>Odyssey²</systemName> <systemDescription>The Magnavox Odyssey 2 is a second generation (1976–1992) home video game console developed and distributed by Magnavox. It was released in February 1979 in North America at a retail price of $179. The console was also released in Europe (1979), and later South America (1983), and Japan (1982). The Odyssey 2 included a full alphanumeric membrane keyboard, which was to be used for educational games, selecting options, or programming. The console was discontinued on March 20, 1984.</systemDescription> <systemManufacturer>Magnavox & Philips</systemManufacturer> <systemReleaseYear>1978</systemReleaseYear> <systemReleaseDate>1978-12-01</systemReleaseDate> <systemReleaseDateFormated>December 1, 1978</systemReleaseDateFormated> <systemHardwareType>Console</systemHardwareType> <systemCoverSize>3-4</systemCoverSize> <systemColor>EE820D</systemColor> <systemColorPalette1>8C1914</systemColorPalette1> <systemColorPalette2>89918F</systemColorPalette2> <systemColorPalette3>DC3114</systemColorPalette3> <systemColorPalette4>F8D239</systemColorPalette4> </variables> </theme>