Atari CX2600 Console Bundle 1978 All Original
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Manufacturer description
Atari CX2600 Console Bundle 1978 Includes original box, Combat, Joysticks, Paddles, Power Cord, and Manual. The Atari CX2600 Console Bundle from 1978 is a vintage home console by Atari. This model, the Atari 2600 CX-2600A, features a classic woodgrain color and stands at 4 inches tall. Made in Taiwan, this console has a storage capacity of 32 MB and offers a resolution under 480p. Perfect for retro gaming enthusiasts, this bundle includes all original components and is a sought-after collector's item for fans of classic video games.
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SpecPicks scored Atari CX2600 Console Bundle 1978 All Original 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
| cpu | MOS 6507 |
|---|---|
| variant | heavy-sixer |
| switches | 6 |
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