Abstract: An interactive video game-television system wherein video game cartridge information is accessed in response to encoded signals transmitted with NTSC television signals. The encoded signals are decoded and provided to access the video game system which outputs an RGB video game signal. The RGB video game signal is synchronized by the synchronization data from the television signal and converted to an NTSC video game signal which is selectively displayed with the NTSC television signal. User interaction with the NTSC video game signal by input at a remote or wired hand controller is provided to the video game system for interacting with the NTSC video game signal.

Abstract: A substantially improved electronically controlled educational toy or game is achieved by providing animated indicia which is directly responsive to the input signals provided by the user. Preferably, the animated indicia comprises a distinctive character which produces animated movements of approval in response to questions being answered correctly, while producing a negative animated reaction to an incorrect answer. By providing this unique animated response in combination with audible and visual indicia, an educational toy and game is attained which creates added excitement and interest for children.

Abstract: An interactive video horse-race game comprising data storage and retrieval means; at least one pre-recorded video track of a horse-race stored in the data storage and retrieval means; at least one pre-recorded audio track of a horse-race stored in the data storage and retrieval means; wherein names of horses and their post and finishing positions in each of at least one audio track correspond to post and finishing positions of horses in corresponding ones of at least one video track; at least one race form stored in the data storage and retrieval means, one form corresponding to each audio track; means for preselecting one race form and a corresponding video and corresponding audio track to be replayed as a race being run; means for displaying the preselected race form; means for entering player identification into the data storage and retrieval means; means for selecting and entering player financial information into the data storage and retrieval means; means enabling players to enter bets on the outcome of

Abstract: The golfing apparatus according to the present invention has a golf shot file providing a representation of at least one actual golf shot by the user. The golf shot representation includes at least a time and a distance of a golf ball travel. The apparatus also has a golf course file for providing a geographic representation of at least a portion of a golf course and simulation means for combining selected portions of the golf shot file and selected portions of the golf course file to simulate at least one golf shot on the selected portions of the golf course based upon at least one actual golf shot by the user. An image display responsive to the simulation means displays at least one simulated golf shot on the selected portions of the golf course.