It was fitted with a chiclet style keyboard, which was difficult to use, alongside a combination cursor pad/joystick.

This machine is basically identical to its big brother the SV-328, the only differences being in the keyboard and amount of memory.

The company stated that the $70 product allowed users to "enjoy the entire library of exciting ColecoVision video-game cartridges".

[2][1] Popular Mechanics in February 1984 stated that the Spectravideo SV-318 "is worth searching out ... a very nice little machine".

The magazine liked the integrated joystick and "stunning" graphics, but advised consumers to consider the small software library before purchasing.