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Connecting Conversations – 50 Years of Consoles, Computers, and Handhelds
Connecting Conversations - 50 Years of Consoles, Computers, and Handhelds
Join the Pavek Museum on Saturday, March 21, 2026, for the next Connecting Conversations, a lecture series featuring presentations from various experts in electronic communication. Peter Lonnquist will talk about vintage video game collecting and the convergence of the Steam Deck.
• This event is free with the price of Pavek Museum admission.
• RSVP is encouraged but not required. Walk ups are welcome.
*Please note: all admission dues will be collected upon entry.
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50 Years of Consoles, Computers, and Handhelds: The Convergence of the Steam Deck
This presentation will explore consoles, computers, peripherals, and handheld gaming hardware, tracing 50 years of shared ideas, experimentation, and cross-pollination that ultimately converged in the commercially successful Steam Deck. (Some of Peter’s collection is shown to the side)
Saturday, March 21, 2026
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Included with Pavek Museum Admission ($12 for adults)
FREE for Pavek Museum Members
RSVP is encouraged, walk-ups are welcome
Speaker: Peter Lonnquist
Peter Lonnquist is a collector of video game hardware with a focus on the medium’s formative first decade (1972–1982). Outside of collecting, he is a father, data analytics manager, and musician—and a lifelong gamer since early childhood.
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Accessibility Statement
The Pavek Museum is ADA-compliant and strives to provide accessible and inclusive experiences for all guests. If you require accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact Pavek Museum Advancement Manager Kaeleen Laird at [email protected] in advance so we can assist you.