Night Driver (Atari 2600)
Bottom line: The Atari Night Driver is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Night Driver is a Racing game, developed and published by Atari, Inc., which was released in 1978.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Atari Night Driver using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Atari's retro consoles 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.
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Key Features
- Night Driver is a Racing game, developed and published by Atari, Inc., which was released in 1978.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Atari |
|---|---|
| Hardware Platform | Atari Jaguar, atari 2600 |
| Package Dimensions | 4.2 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Atari 2600 |
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