ACTIVISION
Activision Anthology
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With Activision Anthology, you can't help but remember your Atari 2600. It was your favorite thing in the whole world and you loved playing games like Kaboom, Rampage and Chopper Command. Now you can get all of your favorite 80s arcade games for your PlayStation 2. Plus you get to check out unreleased prototypes, demos and other video game oddities. Listen to a fantastic 80s retro soundtrack and rock out to your favorite 80s rock bands.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks classifies Activision Anthology as a solid pick with broad community endorsement in the retro software & media category, based on 100 verified Amazon reviews and our ranking model that weights rating × review-volume × price-fit. ACTIVISION's positioning sits within the broader category mid-tier. Use the Compare tool to put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives before clicking through to Amazon.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Solid 4.3★ customer rating
- ✓ You can jam out to the awesome 80s style game soundtracks
- ✓ Backed by ACTIVISION's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- This collection features 40 classic games on one CD -- all the old classics like Kaboom, Rampage and Chopper Command
- Play the classic games in two different mode - the original cheesy Classic mode, or the 3D Enhanced version
- Plus you also get to see what was going through game developer's heads at the time -- check out unreleased prototypes, demos and other video game oddities
- You can jam out to the awesome 80s style game soundtracks
- Go online and get even more games!
Full Specifications
| Brand | ACTIVISION |
|---|---|
| Rated | Everyone |
| Language | English |
| Department | All Ages |
| Release date | November 21, 2002 |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Publication Date | November 21, 2002 |
| Computer Platform | PlayStation 2 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00047875804937 |
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-05-12. Price and availability subject to change.
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