Atari Video Computer System Cartridge - Gorf
Bottom line: The Atari Video Computer System Cartridge is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the games & cartridges 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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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ For Classic Atari 2600 Video Game Console
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
Flying Gorts, deadly Droids, Kamikaze Invaders, Laser Attackers and Neutronium Ships are descending on Planet Earth. HELP! Time is running out Space Cadet, so this will be brief. Your first mission: To defend against the Gorfian robots' bombs. Mission 2: Destroy the Laser Ship and all Kamikaze crazies. Next, escape the deadly Subquark Torpedoes. Your ultimate mission - demolish the all-powerful Flagship in a spectacular neutronium explosion.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Atari Video Computer System Cartridge using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the games & cartridges category. Atari's games & cartridges 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 games & cartridges 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
- For Classic Atari 2600 Video Game Console
- A Home Version of the Bally/Midway Arcade Game
- Use Your Joystick Controllers
- One Player Game
- The Fate of the World Depends on You!
Full Specifications
| Brand | Atari |
|---|---|
| Rated | Everyone |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Package Dimensions | 5.3 x 3.4 x 0.4 inches; 2.4 ounces |
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