Merlin the Electronic Wizard Handheld Game
If you thought revisiting the 30-year-old Game Boy was a struggle for the eyes, handheld gaming in the early ‘80s was even worse. Merlin the Electronic Wizard looked like an old school telephone, but in lieu of a keypad was a screen (probably an over-generous description) with just 11 glowing LEDs. Games were limited to such classics as Tic-Tac-Toe and Blackjack, with some basic music sequencing thrown in for good measure. Even if you manage to score one for just $10, your giftee will still be incredibly disappointed at what Merlin can’t do—which is nearly everything.
