Sony Clié, Compaq PCs and three generations of portable and console gaming
Back-to-school shopping gets a serious technology upgrade in this Circuit City catalog for July 29–August 4, 2001. Computers, rebates and a free XGames backpack lead into pages featuring PlayStation 2, original PlayStation and Game Boy Color. Sony Clié handhelds and Compaq or NEC computers complete the early-2000s study setup. Across 22 pages, the issue feels like a school-supply list written by a gamer with a dial-up connection.
Interior content includes computer systems, software, digital cameras, TVs, DVD, DIRECTV, audio, phones and gaming accessories. The mix captures an era when handheld organizers were productivity tools and a family PC still anchored the home’s Internet life. Gaming collectors can compare PS2’s first full U.S. year with the continuing presence of PS1 and Game Boy Color. The catalog only is included; no console, game, computer, handheld or backpack comes with this listing.
PlayStation 2 launched in North America on October 26, 2000, making the 2001 school season part of its first full year on U.S. shelves. Original PlayStation products remained visible, while Game Boy Color continued Nintendo’s portable presence. The Sony Clié represents the dedicated personal-digital-assistant world just before smartphones transformed pocket computing. This catalog brings those parallel technology paths into one dated back-to-school moment.
Used vintage catalog with the original center fold, light edge and corner wear, page waviness, and ordinary handling or storage marks. Printed specifications and advertising remain readable. Please review all photos for exact condition and completeness.
| Brand | Circuit City |
| Type | Back-to-School Electronics Catalog |
| Theme | Computers / Handhelds / Gaming |
| Featured Platforms | PlayStation 2 / PlayStation / Game Boy Color |
| Date | July 29–August 4, 2001 |
| Pages | 22 |
| Dimensions | Approximately 8 x 10 inches |
| Format | Full-Color Newspaper Advertising Supplement |
| Original / Reproduction | Original Retail Advertising |
| Language | English |
This back-to-school catalog ships free with tracking, packed flat with strong support and paper-safe protection for the semester ahead.
The exact 2001 issue appears in the photo gallery, including the gaming pages and visible vintage wear. Study the covers, fold and interior spreads before enrolling it in your collection.
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