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 –Â 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!
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.
Item was shipped and delivered promptly. My only complaint would be that there was only one controller…I just assumed there would be two. However, I was very pleased with the overall transaction and the item was in excellant shape. Would recommend this shop to all.
My husband loved this as well and it works.
Item as promised! Thank you!
What can be said that hasn’t been said already and repeated 1000 times? The Atari 2600 defines classic gaming, bringing the classic arcade to the living room. Even today, the console itself looks like it belongs even on modern entertainment systems with it’s retro wood grain paneling. The durability of the Atari 2600 is unbelievable, working consoles are hardly rare and are sold at decent prices. The joysticks are built for longevity and have the same fluid motion controls as they did in the 80’s. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY 2ND HAND CONTROLLER PEDDLERS! They are poorly made atrocities by comparison to the original article. The games also seem to stand the test of time. I have an ever growing library of 36 games at present, some ordered online, some bought at flea markets and local retro stores. Not once have I encountered an inoperable game (not to say they don’t exist, but chances are good that a cartridge in good condition is very likely to work). With over 700 games to collect, and home brews being made to this very day, the Atari 2600 is a collector’s dream. Five Stars, extreme satisfaction.
first one did not work but this guy sent another one and it was perfect got 30 games with it it works on hdtv with a dvr hooked up with surround sound that was a major plus in my eyes i would reccomend purchasing items from this shop
It may not be the first video game console as some think but it was the first to thoroughly exploit its full potential. The Atari 2600 has the longest running shelf life of 15 years from 1977 to 1992. If you want classic this is it. Many of the greatest games in history started right here.
You know what’s pathetic? People my age (15 or so) have been suckered into games like Call of Duty. No one in my school even pays attention to Mario, Pac-Man, Sonic, or Halo (And that’s in the same genre!). But if you are one to find the good in classics like I did, then prepare yourself for the Atari 2600, the game system that pretty much started it all (Yes, there’s the Odyssey, but let’s not count that)!The Atari was a system that had video games with really primitive graphics. The sound effects were your average beeps and bloops, and there’s often no music (Not the case with Pitfall 2, though). Most of the games had a pretty simple objective: To get the highest score possible. To go with that theme, there are also lots of arcade ports, such as Pac-Man, Mario Bros, Frogger, Asteroids, Pole Position, Dig Dug, etc. And wouldn’t you know it: The system and games were successful, critically and commercially.Perhaps one of the best things about these games now is that they cost a bit under $5 each, most of the time. So if you pick up an Atari, be sure to go find some good Atari games out there. I bet your $20 could find you a pretty good amount of video games that would be very worth playing. Some games I recommend are Pitfalls 1 & 2, the 80s arcade ports, and Spider-Man.
This is the very first system i have ever played. I have all of the hits on it and a total of thirty games. I actually have two of these and they both work fine and the games actually work fine. It brings back so many memories. Though it is old i still love it today. My favorite games r donkey kong series, mario bros, yars revenge, pole position, astroids, slot racers, and combat.
Looks and works like new! The adaptor to avoid a switchbox/twin-lead was a nice touch. There’s nothing like original Atari joysticks, and that’s what came. Great package.