Atari 2600 VCS Console System in Box w Games Tested
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Manufacturer description
Atari 2600 VCS Console System in Box Tested. Both joysticks tested. Both paddles tested. System tested. Games tested. Good condition. New TV/ Console RF connector included. Ready to hookup and play. *Been sitting in box for years, had to try/wiggle game cartridges a few times for them to work*System box shows some wear* USPS Signature Confirmation Delivery. Ships in a box.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Atari 2600 VCS Console System in Box w Games Tested 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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Full Specifications
| variant | VCS |
|---|---|
| controllers_included | 2 |
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