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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Atari_2600Atari 2600 - Wikipedia

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   The Atari 2600 is a home video game console developed and produced by Atari, Inc. Released in September 1977 as the Atari Video Computer System (Atari VCS), it popularized microprocessor-based hardware and games stored on swappable ROM cartridges, a format first used with the Fairchild Channel F in 1976.

2. www.ign.com › 20 › ign-presents-the-history-of-atariIGN Presents: the History of Atari

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   Mar 20, 2014 · With the 2600, Atari would change everything. Again. ... By the end of 1978 only around 750,000 machines had been sold, despite a $5,000,000 marketing spend by Warner. ... That was the second time ...

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4. retrovideogamesystems.com › atari-2600-facts-youAtari 2600 – Facts You Might Not Know! - Retro Video Game ...

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   To sum up the Atari 2600, it was and still is the longest living game console with records stating that it spanning a duration of 14 years and 2 months in US gaming history. I believe that because of versions called the Atari Flashback that are still being made today, in some respect its legacy still has not finished. . . Long live the Atari 2600!

5. forums.atariage.com › topic › 355269-verified-atariVerified Atari 2600+ FAQ - WIP - AtariAge Forums

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   Sep 29, 2023 · Hi all. This is a collaborative thread for listing verified and confirmed facts and features about the ATARI 2600+. It will later help Al in writing a complete FAQ. Everyone can provide one or more questions with answers that have been confirmed by Plaion/Albert. Try to systematically include the...

6. atari.fandom.com › wiki › Atari_2600Atari 2600 - Atari Wiki | Fandom

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   The Atari 2600, originally sold as the Atari Video Computer System or Atari VCS until November 1982, is a home video game console from Atari, Inc. Released on 11 September 1977, it is credited with popularizing the use of microprocessor-based hardware and games contained on ROM cartridges. This contrasts with the older models of having dedicated hardware that could play only those games that ...

7. medium.com › thesixfifty › game-changer-lastingGame changer: Atari and the dawn of video game culture

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   Nov 20, 2017 · This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Atari home gaming console. Yes, the 2600, with its sleek design and many iconic games, is now four decades old.

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   When did the Atari 2600 come out?

   • The Atari 2600, originally sold as the Atari Video Computer System or Atari VCS until November 1982, is a home video game console from Atari, Inc. Released on 11 September 1977, it is credited with popularizing the use of microprocessor-based hardware and games contained on ROM cartridges. This...

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   Is the Atari 2600 considered a game console now?

   • The Atari 2600 is still considered a game console as records state that it spanned a duration of 14 years and 2 months in US gaming history. Its legacy continues in some respects due to modern versions like the Atari Flashback that are still being produced today.

   Atari 2600 - Facts You Might Not Know! - Retro Video Game Systems

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   Why did the Atari 2600 fail?

   • Atari invested heavily in two games for the 2600, Pac-Man and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, that would become commercial failures and contributed to the video game crash of 1983. The 2600 was shelved as the industry recovered, while Warner sold off the home console division of Atari to Commodore CEO Jack Tramiel.

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   What happened to the Atari 2600 in 1986?

   • In 1986, two new revised versions of the Atari 2600, referred to as the ‘Atari 2600 junior’, were released. They were planned to be released two years earlier but were put on hold due to still high sales. These versions were smaller and cheaper to manufacture than the original Atari 2600. Despite their similar design to the Atari 7800, they were not as advanced.

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   Can you play 2600 games on Atari VCS 2021?

   • The Atari VCS (2021 console) can download and emulate 2600 games via an online store. [ 87 ] The Atari 2600+ (2023) is a replica of the 2600 and 20% smaller. The 2600+ includes support for original Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges.

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   When did the Atari 2600 become a flop?

   • It was the home conversion of Space Invaders that really did big business - in 1980 the Atari 2600 sold two million units. The console continued selling double what it had the year before, until it hit 10 million in annual sales in 1982. Having started out as almost a flop, the Atari VCS had become dominant.

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9. medium.com › super-jump › the-life-and-death-ofThe Life and Death of Atari - Medium

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   Nov 27, 2020 · This period also marked the end of Atari as it had been constituted up to that point. It was forced to split into two companies: Atari Games and Atari Corporation. 1986.