Atari 2600 VCS Console

1977 Atari Inc. / Model CX-2600

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Atari’s first programmable video game console. There are two versions of the 2600 in the collection: the original “heavy-sixer” (due to its thicker internal metal RF shield) and the lighter six-switch model. Both are model CX-2600. Designed by Jay Miner, Steve Mayer, Ron Milner, and Joe Decuir. 1977 Atari Inc.

1977, Atari Inc., Jay Miner, Joe Decuir, Ron Milner, Steve Mayer

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Updated November 24, 2024

Tips & Trivia

  • While the 2600 popularized the use of game cartridges, it was not the first console to do so. That honor belongs to the Fairchild Channel F, released in November 1976.
  • “Frying” the 2600 by rapidly toggling the power switch off & on would sometimes result in unusual but playable game variations (glitches).

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