RARE Atari CX-2600A Video Computer System Game Console Factory Sealed Box
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Manufacturer description
The product is a rare Atari CX-2600A Video Computer System Game Console that is factory sealed in its original box. This black console, manufactured in 1977 by Atari, is a home console designed for NTSC-U/C (US/Canada) region. It is a unit weighing 4.25 lbs, with a resolution under 480p. This collectible item includes 1 console unit without a charger included.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored RARE Atari CX-2600A Video Computer System Game Console Factory… 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 | 4-switch |
|---|---|
| switch_count | 4 |
| video_output | RF |
| factory_sealed | true |
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