The console was notoriously difficult to program games on, in part due to design limitations. Programming games often required crafty programmers, combined with ingenious graphical presentation methods. it showcased a fine assortment of high-quality innovative videogames. introducing many people to videogames in the living room. it was developed in secret while Atari began developing pinball machines. This was to prevent internal press leaks which could accelerate a competitor to market. Atari was already in dire straights financially. Before this time, videogaming was limited to arcades. The console allowed you to plug in different styles of controllers. it was popular and sold great because it was good. The console was so good that it lit fire to the counterfeit scene and low-quality game dumping.
Below is the videogame library for browsing at random.
Galaxian
'Montezuma's Revenge'
'Ghostbusters'
'Hangman'
'Private Eye'
'Infiltrate'
'James Bond 007'
'Space Attack'
'Kaboom!'
'Fast Food'
'Karate'
'Laser Blast'
'Millipede'
'Tron: Deadly Discs'
'Moonsweeper'
'Night Driver'
'Othello'
'Pac-Man'
'Gangster Alley'
'Spider Fighter'
'Pitfall!'
'River Raid'
'Space Shuttle'
'Planet Patrol'
'Mario Bros.'
'Video Pinball'
'Pole Position'
'Race'
'Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark'
'Rampage'
'Warlords'
'Roc'N Rope'
'Sea Hunt'
'Sneak'N Peek'
'Riddle of the Sphinx'
'Task Force'
'Slot Racers'
Our Atari 2600 collection is 25% complete.
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