Atari 2600
Atari Atari 2600 1977
Basic information
- Category
- Console
- Manufacturer
- Atari
- Platform
- Atari 2600
- Release year
- 1977
About this item
The Atari Video Computer System (VCS), later named the Atari 2600, is a second generation (1976–1992) home video game console developed and distributed by Atari, Inc. It was released on September 11, 1977 in North America at a retail price of $199. The console was later released in Europe (1978) and Japan (1983 - as the Atari 2800). The Atari 2600 popularized the use of microprocessor-based hardware and games contained on ROM cartridges. The console was discontinued on January 1, 1992. Rereleased as the Atari 2600+. This item is currently available from Atari for pre-order and will ship in December 2023. Technical Specifications: • CPU: 8-bit MOS Technology 6507 @ 1.19 MHz • Memory: 128 bytes • Graphics: Television Interface Adaptor (TIA) • Sound: Mono 2-Channel (handled by the TIA) • Display: 160 x 192 • Media: ROM Cartridge • Max Controllers: 2
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