528 games
The list contains 528 games, divided into three sections: Games published by Atari and Sears. Games published by third parties. Hobbyist-developed games after the system was discontinued.
What did Atari 2600 games cost?
The cost of Atari games varied quite a bit but in general the games normally cost somewhere between $20-$30 However, you must consider that $20-$30 then, is not the same as it is today.
What kind of controllers did the Atari 2600 have?
The VCS was bundled with two joystick controllers, a conjoined pair of paddle controllers, and a game cartridge—initially Combat and later Pac-Man. Atari was successful at creating arcade games, but their cost to develop and limited lifespan drove CEO Nolan Bushnell to seek a programmable home system.
Who was the publisher of the Atari 2600?
These games were published by Atari, and many were also licensed to Sears, which released these games under its Tele-Games brand, often with different titles. Sears’s Tele-Games brand was unrelated to the company Telegames, which also produced cartridges for the Atari 2600 (mostly re-issues of M Network games.)
Do you need a modchip for an Atari 2600?
Unlike later systems, the Atari 2600 does not require a modchip to run cartridges. Many games are clones of existing games written as programming challenges, often borrowing the name of the original.
How many games are in the Atari Vault?
These rarities include 14 vintage Atari arcade games from the 70s, 16 Atari 5200 titles, 12 Atari 2600 games from M Network, and 8 prototype and limited-edition homebrew games for the Atari 2600. As with the original 100 games in Atari Vault, enjoy a richly configurable experience, online multiplayer, and scans of original manuals and boxes.
The VCS was bundled with two joystick controllers, a conjoined pair of paddle controllers, and a game cartridge—initially Combat and later Pac-Man. Atari was successful at creating arcade games, but their cost to develop and limited lifespan drove CEO Nolan Bushnell to seek a programmable home system.
These games were published by Atari, and many were also licensed to Sears, which released these games under its Tele-Games brand, often with different titles. Sears’s Tele-Games brand was unrelated to the company Telegames, which also produced cartridges for the Atari 2600 (mostly re-issues of M Network games.)
Unlike later systems, the Atari 2600 does not require a modchip to run cartridges. Many games are clones of existing games written as programming challenges, often borrowing the name of the original.
When did the Atari 2600 Space Invaders come out?
Atari licensed the arcade hit Space Invaders by Taito. Its release in January 1980 doubled console sales to more than 2 million units. The VCS and its cartridges helped Atari earn more than $2 billion in 1980.
