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The Atari 2600 Video Computer System (1977)

ATARI .... THERE IS NO COMPARING IT TO ANY OTHER VIDEO GAME

Only ATARI makes the games the world wants most. Games that are innovative. Intense. Incredibly involving. And Original!

In 1980 ATARI invaded the mind of millions with Space Invaders. It went on to become the single most popular game in the world and thereby launched the space age game category.

Today ATARI Missile Command and Asteroids are the fastest selling home video games in the country. And judging by it’s current success in the arcades, ATARI Pac Man is slated for the same next year.

Excerpts taken from the Atari “2600” Sales Literature.

“Atari 2600 World’s Most Popular Video Game System” logo taken from Owners Guide

“Atari 2600 World’s Most Popular Video Game System” logo taken from Owners Guide

Information

Atari 2600 Video Computer System (1977 - 1991)

Atari 2600 Video Computer System (1977 - 1991)

Box

Atari 2600 Video Computer System (1977 - 1991) Box

Cartridge Slot

Atari 2600 Video Computer System (1977 - 1991) Cartridge Slot

Setup Guide

Atari 2600 Video Computer System (1977 - 1991) Setup Guide

The World’s most popular Video Computer System

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer

Type

Atari Inc.

Video Computer System

Year:

1977

Built-in Language

N/A

Original Price

$199.00

Origin:

U.S.A

Model #:

2600

My Serial #:

AT860513233

Processor Type

Speed

ROM

RAM

MOS 6507

8 Bit

1.19 Mhz

None (Uses Cartridges 2K/4K)

128 Bytes

Co-Processors

Video

TV

160 x 192 Pixels

2 Sprites of 8 pixels width

3 Sprites of 1 pixel width

Channel Select Switch

Graphic Modes

Buttons/Switches

128 - 4 colors at once (one color per object)

Select

Reset

Sound

Cartridge Slot

Joystick Plugs

Power Supply

2 channels w Vol & Noise Contr.

1

2

9V DC 500mA

I/O Port:

TV Cinch Socket

I/O Port:

Two 8 Bit

Timer:

One 8 Bit

Peripherals

Game Paddles

Joystick

Atari 2600 Video Computer System (1977 - 1991) Game Paddles

Atari 2600 Video Computer System (1977 - 1991) Joystick

Picture taken from Atari Catalog 1982

Picture taken from Atari Catalog 1982

Chess Software

1979

Video Chess - CX2645

atari_2600_video_chess

Cartridge

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