Atari 2600 Video Game Console w Hartzell Storage Case TESTED WORKS
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Manufacturer description
Original Atari 2600 console. Tested and works. Power button is slightly loose but will stay on and play in a stable position. Lot includes original Atari 2600 console, an OEM power supply and 2 coax switches. Also includes a Hartzell plastic storage case. Case has a couple cracks in the top, but the bottom has no damage. Does not include any controllers. Great lot, ships fast.
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SpecPicks scored Atari 2600 Video Game Console w Hartzell Storage Case TESTED WORKS 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
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