Description

"Sesame Street: A-B-C/1-2-3" is a video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) that was released in 1989. The game is a compilation of two educational titles, "Sesame Street A-B-C" and "Sesame Street 1-2-3", each aimed at preschool-level children, offering them a playful and engaging way to learn basic literacy and numeracy skills. The game leverages the familiar Sesame Street characters, such as Big Bird, Ernie, and the Cookie Monster, to capture children's interest and hold their attention. The literacy section helps children recognize letters through puzzles and mini-games, while the numeracy section focuses on teaching numbers and basic math skills. Different activities are presented in a variety of interactive formats that challenge and entertain young players.

Developed by Rare and published by Hi Tech Expressions, the game is part of the larger trend of educational video games that emerged during the late 80s and early 90s, taking advantage of popular TV characters to engage children in learning activities outside of traditional classroom settings. The dual-nature of the cartridge was somewhat innovative for the time, offering two types of educational content in a single package. Gameplay is straightforward and designed with the young gamer in mind, requiring simple button presses to interact with on-screen elements. "Sesame Street: A-B-C/1-2-3" remains a notable example of early educational software in the video game industry, reflecting the possibilities of video games as educational tools and their potential to extend learning into the home.