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How many different Atari 2600 games are there?

How many different Atari 2600 games are there?

528 games
The list contains 528 games, divided into three sections: Games published by Atari and Sears. Games published by third parties. Hobbyist-developed games after the system was discontinued.

What games came with the Atari 2600?

When the Atari 2600 was released nine games were available. Those games were Combat (which came with the console), Air-Sea Battle, Basic Math, Blackjack, Indy 500, Star Ship, Street Racer, Surround, and Video Olympics. Later more games came out, including Pac-Man, Missile Command and Space Invaders.

What was the Atari 2600 best selling game?

The best-selling video game of all-time on the Atari 2600 console (previously known as the Atari VCS) is Pac-Man, a port of the arcade game of the same name programmed by Tod Frye.

Is Atari 2600 losing steam?

I don’t know about YOU, but MY Atari 2600 isn’t losing steam. It kind of doesn’t have any, as it runs entirely on electricity. You know, the zappy stuff what comes outta the little plug thinguses in the walls and such. If yours is steam powered, well, that’s kind of weird. Atari did have some hair-brained ideas back then though.

How many bit graphics are in the Atari 2600?

The Atari 2600 can only display 2 8-bit sprites, 2 missile and 1 ball object on one scan line. There’s 20 pixel register playfield that can be symmerical or mirrored to get 40 pixel one one scanline.

Can the 7800 play 2600 games?

Unfortunately, it still has the uncomfortable, 5200-inspired shape, and playing any button-tapping game for an extended period of time can be a painful experience. Fortunately, the 7800 supports Atari 2600 joysticks, and most 7800 games work fine with them despite the single button limitation.

What is the value of an Atari 2600?

It’s true that prices vary wildly for Atari 2600 consoles: we’ve seen second-hand units go for between $15 and $1000+. The value of your system will depend on which version you own (there are several), its overall condition and the rarity of the included games.