Collection: Georgia Tech Digital Media Lab retroTECH Collection

Georgia Tech Digital Media Lab retroTECH Collection

Collection

Identifier: RT00033

This collection of consoles, games, accessories, documentation, and televisions was assembled by the Georgia Tech Digital Media program (part of the School of Literature, Media, and Communication) to support the study of video games.

Conditions Governing Access: Most of the items in the collection have been tested to determine whether they function. If testing revealed the need for repairs or acquisition of missing equipment, this has generally been noted at the item level under the Conditions Governing Use note. Some material is housed in the retroTECH Lab, but much of it is in storage. Please contact the Georgia Tech Archives if you are interested in using materials from this collection in the retroTECH Lab. We will contact you about scheduling a visit.
Dates: 1978-2002
Extent: 397 retroTECH Item(s)
Related Name: Georgia Institute of Technology. School of Literature, Media, and Communication; Georgia Institute of Technology. School of Literature, Media, and Communication
Language: English

Atari, 1977-2002 and undated

Series

Dates: 1977-2002 and undated
Language: English

Atari Video Computer System (VCS) 2600, 1977-2002 and undated

Sub-Series

Dates: 1977-2002 and undated
Language: English

Atari Video Computer System (VCS) 2600 Consoles, 1978-2002

Sub-Series

Dates: 1978-2002
Extent: 5 retroTECH Item(s)
Language: English

Atari Video Computer System (VCS) console, 1978

Item — Box: 1

Identifier: 50671014235615

The Atari 2600, originally sold as the Atari Video Computer System or Atari VCS is a home video game console from Atari, Inc. Released on September 11, 1977, it is credited with popularizing the use of microprocessor-based hardware and games contained on ROM cartridges, a format first used with the Fairchild Channel F in 1976. The Atari VCS launched with nine cartridges offering simple, low-resolution games in 2 KiB cartridges. The 2600 was bundled with two joystick controllers, a conjoined pair of paddle controllers, and a game cartridge: initially Combat, and later Pac-Man. It helped spawn a multi-billion dollar industry, paving the way for Intellivision, ColecoVision, Nintendo and the Sega Genesis. Atari 2600 sold an estimated 30 million units during its lifespan. It had an introductory price of $199.

Dates: 1978
Extent: 1 retroTECH Item(s) ; 3.5 x 13.5 x 9 inches (height x width x depth); 2 Item(s)
Language: English

Atari Video Computer System (VCS) console, 1980

Item — Box: 1

Identifier: 50671014235607

The CX2600A model is almost identical to the previous VCS model. The major difference is this version has 4 switches on the front instead of 6. The other two have been moved to the back of the console.

Dates: 1980
Extent: 1 retroTECH Item(s) ; 3.75 x 13.5 x 9 inches (height x width x depth); 3 Item(s)
Language: English

Atari 2600 (Atari 2600 Jr. - Rev. A) console, 1986

Item — Box: 1

Identifier: 50671014235599

The Atari 2600 Jr. is a smaller and less expensive version of previous models. The functionality is the same.

Dates: 1986
Extent: 1 retroTECH Item(s) ; 1.75 x 10.5 x 6.5 inches (height x width x depth); 2 Item(s)
Language: English

Atari TV Games Video System (Atari 2600 Plug & Play Joystick), 2002

Item — Box: 2

Identifier: 50671014235656

A faithful reproduction of 10 Classic Atari games all built into the vintage Atari Joystick. Built in menus allow easy navigation to the different games available. The basic plot/storyline of each game as well as instructions are then displayed before the game begins.

Dates: 2002
Extent: 1 retroTECH Item(s) ; 4.5 x 3.75 x 4 inches (height x width x depth); 1 Item(s)
Language: English

Atari TV Games Video System (Atari 2600 Plug & Play Joystick), 2002

Item — Box: 2

Identifier: 50671014129461

A faithful reproduction of 10 Classic Atari games all built into the vintage Atari Joystick. Built in menus allow easy navigation to the different games available. The basic plot/storyline of each game as well as instructions are then displayed before the game begins.

Dates: 2002
Extent: 1 retroTECH Item(s) ; 4.5 x 3.75 x 4 inches (height x width x depth); 1 Item(s)
Language: English