Atari 2600 Console Original Console In Box Joystick WORKING with 7 Games!
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Manufacturer description
Combat, Box (no manual). Laser Blast, Box (no manual).
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Atari 2600 Console Original Console In Box Joystick WORKING 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 |
|---|---|
| cpu_mhz | 1.19 |
| ram_bytes | 128 |
| video_chip | TIA |
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