The first commercially successful video game console was the Magnavox Odyssey, released in 1972. It was notable for being the first system to offer interchangeable game cartridges. Although its graphics were simplistic, limited to 2D shapes and lines, it pioneered many aspects of home gaming. The console utilized a plastic overlay for color and included simple accessories like light guns. The success of this console laid the groundwork for future gaming systems and contributed to the growth of the video game industry.