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Storing Data in Bubbles - The Weird 1960's Technology used by NASA and Konami

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24th February 2025 18 min

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How do you store a video game in bubbles? Today we explore the odd world of bubble memory, and why Konami chose to use the technology in 1985.

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  • nostalgia
  • computer history
  • tech history
  • konami
  • retro gaming
  • arcade games
  • bubble memory
  • konami bubble software

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