Pong debuted on this day in 1972 — Atari's pioneering CPU-less video arcade game’s creation was the result of an engineer training exercise

Atari's Pong arcade game debuted in 1972, marking a significant milestone in the video game industry's history. Developed as a training exercise, Pong's success led Atari to its first million-dollar profit. Surprisingly, Pong did not have a CPU but was built using hard-wired circuits for gameplay elements. The game's popularity led to consumer versions like Home Pong and inclusion in later Atari systems. Pong's legacy continues to influence the gaming industry, showcasing the impact of this simple yet groundbreaking creation.