Atari 2600
Hardware Data
| Release Year | 1977 |
| Manufacturer | Atari, Inc. |
| CPU | MOS Technology 6507, 1.19 MHz |
| RAM | 128 bytes |
| Media | ROM Cartridge |
| Players | 1–2 |
The Atari 2600 brought cartridge-based home gaming to the mainstream and popularized video games in households worldwide.
Classic games included Space Invaders, Pitfall!, and Asteroids.
Description & Screenshots
The system’s simple hardware supported thousands of iconic titles and introduced the joystick controller for home use.
It remains a cornerstone of retro gaming history.
