For sale is a fully tested and working Atari 2600 console in used, good condition. Included in the package is the console, 1 joystick, power adapter, video cable, Pac-Man, and Frogger. Upgrade to add your choice of games, a second controller, and choose the model of your console. The console may have some scratches/wear due to age, but this doesn’t affect functionality in any way.
PAC-MAN
An adaptation of the all-time classic hit, the Atari 2600 version of this game was highly anticipated, with 3 million pre-orders placed before launch. Tasked with eating all wafers in the maze while avoiding the four ghosts to proceed to the next level, Pac-Man will continuously keep you engaged and chasing that sweet high score.
FROGGER
With colorful graphics and a light-hearted theme, Frogger is perfect for gamers of all ages and genders. The game will have you guide a frog through busy traffic and fast-moving logs, all the way back to its home at the top of the screen.
ATARI 2600 – FEATURES
One of the first to bring the arcades to the home television, the Atari 2600 is the console upon which the entire video game industry was built. This model is the 6-switch version, with power, TV type, game selection, player difficulty, and game reset all present on the front.
POWERFUL CPU & REVOLUTIONAIRY GRAPHICS
The Atari 2600 boasts a 1.19 MHz processor and a highly versatile graphics chip, which enables it to display much more fluid motion animation and more colorful graphics than its competitors. Depending on the television signal format, it can use palettes of up to 128 colors and run at 50 to 60 frames per second.
ATARI 2600 CONSOLE – THE GAMES
The console’s library is one of the largest you can find: over 526 games, including self-published, third-party games and compatible homebrew software, guaranteeing that you won’t ever run out of things to play.
YARS’ REVENGE
A timeless classic, this game puts you in the skin of Yar, tasked with destroying the evil Qotile. With intuitive controls and levels that feature increasing difficulty, it’s bound to keep you glued to the screen for hours on end. It features the first Easter Egg in gaming.
ASTEROIDS
In this classic, the player must navigate around the screen and destroy asteroids and saucers. When shot, each asteroid breaks into smaller and faster fragments, putting the pilot’s dexterity to the test.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Perhaps the most infamous game on the Atari 2600, ET is often cited as the game who led to the video game crash of 1983. However, anyone who will try the game will find that while undoubtedly challenging, its gameplay is fair and any player who manages to finish it is instantly rewarded with great satisfaction.
SPACE INVADERS
Already an arcade hit, when Space Invaders was ported to the Atari 2600 it became the system’s killer app. Pitting the player against wave after wave of aliens and showcasing revolutionary music for the time, this piece of software is an all-time favourite of retro gamers.
Atari 2600 – Fun Facts
- Atari 2600 is often credited as the console that started the first video game boom.
- It had a lifespan of 15 years, being discontinued only in 1992.
- It was one of the first consoles to attract 3rd party developers.
- The console can run homebrew cartridges without a modchip; therefore, people are still developing games for it!
B. LAWS –
I got my 2600 way back around 1980. Since then I have gone through several controllers (thanks to Activision Decathlon) and have had to clean my paddle controllers, but the fun is still there. After all these years, I can still play a mean game of Asteroids, Missile Command, Activision Decathlon, Kaboom!, Yars’ Revenge, and so on. I have since supplemented my 2600 with an Atari 7800 which also plays the same 2600 games. The Atari 2600 will always have a special place in my heart.If you have a 2600, look for an accessory called the Arcadia/Starpath Supercharger. It plugged into the cartridge slot and loaded Supercharger games from an ordinary cassette player. One of the best games for the Supercharger was their version of Frogger, whose graphics and sound rivaled the graphics and sounds of the Atari 5200 and the Atari 400/800.BTW, some of the later games (1986-1990) are outstanding…especially Jr. Pac-Man, Solaris, and Midnight Magic.
HGEARWAR –
Love this game system
Sammi McCurdo –
I bought this for my boyfriend’s dad and he loves it!!!! He had one in the 80’s and dearly missed his.
Kindle Customer –
Great condition very happy with it
Al –
Good classic game console. The joystick controller was design during that era cannot be compare with the newer video game controller. But still a good play for a game console.
olderisbetter –
This was a birthday gift for my 14-year-old grandson who loves older things. It was in excellent condition and everything promised was included. My grandson was extremely excited when he opened the box and the huge smile stayed on his face as he examined everything. Would order from this site again.
Christian lopez –
I just got mines a few days ago ! It came in perfect condition no scratches at all! The atari included 16 games with it. I had no problems with it on my modern tv . Shipping is ok but besides that this a great product. Great for a retro hang out or for a collection. Not worth collecting dust ! Overall this is a great console!5/5
Kennedy –
I was so excited to receive my Atari 2600. Of course it is used so it doesn’t work perfectly. The game cartridges sometimes get stuck when putting them in. However, all the games play well, and that’s pretty much all I can ask for. I still have several original games from the 80s so I was stoked!
JaidenSchinner –
Just as promised and threw in a bonus cartridge!Thank you !
CasimerWyman –
My husband loved this as well and it works.