Daily Archives: March 30, 2010

The Atari 2600A

The original Atari 2600 is referred to as “The Heavy Sixer” due to its heavy weight and its 6 selection switches on the front of the console. An interesting note about the Atari 2600 and 2600A is that about 75% … Continue reading

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The Atari 2500

Now here’s a real eye opener. Yet another unknown, undocumented system. The unit is labelled “ATARI CX2500″ and from all appearances, it looks like a larger and perhaps earlier version of the Atari CX-2000 “VAL” all-in-one system designed by Steve … Continue reading

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The Atari Kids Controller Prototype

Before changing its color to a more kid-friendly BLUE, the original kids controllers were standard Atari 2600 black like most of its other peripherals, this is Pilot-Run #28. It is fully functional and has all the same mechanics as the … Continue reading

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The Atari Super Pong Pro-Am Dedicated Home Console

Atari would release a new console look, while still ensuring that its consoles looked unique, professional in quality and style and eye catching to the consumer. The Atari Super Pong PRO-AM dedicated home console would also introduce a new feature … Continue reading

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The Atari “Touch Me” Handheld

In 1978, Atari entered the handheld market with a home handheld version of its arcade game called Touch Me. The object of the game was fun, simple and challenging. The perfect formula for a game to appeal to everyone. The … Continue reading

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