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Contains 3 Collections and/or Records:

Atari Video Computer System (VCS) console, 1978

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: 50671014235615
Scope and Contents 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...
Dates: 1978

Atari Video Computer System (VCS) console, 1980

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: 50671014235607
Scope and Contents

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

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

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: 50671014235599
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1986