1983 Atari 2600 Remote Control Wireless Joysticks & Receiver ~ Tested & Works
Bottom line: The 1983 Atari 2600 Remote Control Wireless Joysticks & Receiver ~ Tested 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
Acceptable - Case may have significant wear and or Disc may have heavy scratches/ smudges on the back. If it is listed as working then it has been tested and works despite the physical wear. Tested and works great!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored 1983 Atari 2600 Remote Control Wireless Joysticks & Receiver ~… 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.
Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles 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.
Full Specifications
| type | Wireless Joystick Set |
|---|---|
| includes_receiver | true |
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