Xonox

An American video game publisher active in the 1980s, known for its double-sided 'Double-Ender' cartridges for the Atari 2600.

Action

Driving

Racing

Strategy

Puzzle

Founded

1983

HQ

Minnesota, United States

Parent

K-tel Software Inc.

Known for

Action / Sports / Puzzle

28

Games

1977–1988

Years

3

Platforms

$115.53

Ø CIB

-42%

24M change

About

Xonox, a division of K-tel, was prominent in the early 1980s for publishing Atari 2600 games. They are best known for their 'Double-Ender' cartridges, which paired games like Robin Hood with Sir Lancelot, and Ghost Manor with Artillery Duel. The publisher's catalog also includes early titles such as Racer and various editions of Race.

The publisher's portfolio within the Robin Hood franchise represents a distinct era of early home console software distribution. This lineage began with the release of Racer (1977) and expanded rapidly through various iterations of Race (1978), including the highly collectible Race [Telegames Text Label] (1978), Race [Telegames Picture Label] (1978), and Race [Tele Games Picture Label] (1978). These driving titles established a foundation of action-oriented gameplay that paved the way for more thematic entries in the franchise.

As the Robin Hood intellectual property evolved, the publisher diversified its gameplay styles. The medieval action of Sir Lancelot (1978) directly complemented the franchise's legendary themes, while Artillery Duel (1980) introduced tactical, turn-based combat mechanics. The atmospheric horror-themed Ghost Manor (1983) further expanded the franchise's narrative boundaries. Together, these releases demonstrated a unique approach to multi-genre branding under a single franchise umbrella, securing the publisher's historical footprint through these specific, interconnected titles.