Software Discounters of America Catalog Ad 1980s Epyx Accolade Video Games
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Description
Software Discounters of America Catalog Ad 1980s Epyx Accolade Video Games. The ad highlights popular titles from legendary developers such as Epyx, Accolade, Activision, Electronic Arts, and Sierra. This 1980s print advertisement for Software Discounters of America (S.D. of A.) features a comprehensive catalog-style layout showcasing a vast array of home computer software. The ad highlights popular titles from legendary developers such as Epyx, Accolade, Activision, Electronic Arts, and Sierra. Prominently featured are individual callouts for games like 'L.A. Crackdown', 'California Games', 'Test Drive', 'The Graphics Studio', and 'Create A Calendar', reflecting the burgeoning home computing and gaming culture of the mid-to-late 80s. The design is a classic dense-text layout typical of mail-order catalogs from the era, featuring small black and white box art illustrations and organized by publisher. The advertisement serves as a historical snapshot of the software industry, listing prices for iconic titles including 'King's Quest', 'Leisure Suit Larry', 'Zork', 'Maniac Mansion', and 'The Bard's Tale'. It mentions compatibility for various systems like the Apple II (128K/64K) and Commodore GS. The header includes the 'S.D. of A.' logo featuring a map of the United States, alongside order information for their Blawnox, Pennsylvania location. This piece captures the 'yuppie' era interest in personal technology and the rapid expansion of the home entertainment market.
