Atari: The 80 Classic Games - PC
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 80 classic Atari games on one disc
- ✓ Backed by Atari's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
80 classic Atari games on one disc Selection includes classic arcade and Atari 2600 games Many of your favorite arcade games including Asteroids, Centipede, Tempest, and more
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Atari: The 80 Classic Games using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Atari's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro software & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- 80 classic Atari games on one disc
- Selection includes classic arcade and Atari 2600 games
- Many of your favorite arcade games including Asteroids, Centipede, Tempest, and more
- Atari 2600 games include Battlezone, Breakout, Haunted House, Millipede, and more
- All graphics and sound reproduced to be just like the originals
Full Specifications
| Brand | Atari |
|---|---|
| Model | 43220-30551 |
| ReleaseDate | 2003-11-11T00:00:01Z |
| Manufacturer | Atari |
| IsAdultProduct | false |
| ItemPartNumber | 43220-30551 |
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