Intellivision is a home video game system released by Mattel Electronics in 1979. It was developed beginning in 1975 to be a total home entertainment system, expanding into a computer (using Keyboard Component). It was marketed for sophisticated consumer (compared to its main competitor the Atari VCS 2600 that had simple to learn fast games).
Intellivision is a portmanteau of "Intelligent" and "Television".
Mattel Electronics invented video game licensing and drove its popularity with sports games like NFL Football, Major League Baseball, NHL Hockey, NBA Basketball, and NASL Soccer.
The console has seen a resurgence in recent years among retro gaming enthusiasts.