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What was the very first Atari game?
Computer Space
Atari began its operations by developing and producing some of the first arcade video games; the first commercial arcade video game, Computer Space, was released in November 1971 by Atari founders Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney in partnership as Syzygy Engineering.
What was the best selling game on the Atari 2600?
The best-selling video game of all-time on the Atari 2600 console (previously known as the Atari VCS) is Pac-Man, a port of the arcade game of the same name programmed by Tod Frye.
What is the rarest Atari?
13 Extremely Rare Atari 2600 Games All Collectors Want
- 1 E.T. (1982) Sold for $100,000.
- 2 Pepsi Invaders (1983) Worth $800.
- 3 Gauntlet (1983) Worth between $3,000 and $5,000.
- 4 Karate (1982) Worth $2,000.
- 5 Superman (1979) Worth more than $10,000.
- 6 Gamma-Attack (1983)
- 7 Birthday Mania (1984)
- 8 Extra Terrestrials (1983)
What was the first game on the Atari 2600?
The Atari VCS was first released in North America on September 11, 1977 with nine cartridges: Air-Sea Battle, Basic Math, Blackjack, Combat, Indy 500, Star Ship, Street Racer, Surround and Video Olympics.
What was the first board game?
The earliest commercially produced board game, the Game of the Goose is a game of chance and luck, involving no strategy at all. Duke Francesco de Medici first gifted the game, then called Gioco dell’Oca to Philip II of Spain between 1574 and 1587, and the pastime quickly spread in popularity throughout Europe.
What console did Ralph H Baer invent?
Magnavox Odyssey
With support of his employers, he worked through several prototypes until he arrived at a “Brown Box” that would later become the blueprint for the first home video game console, licensed by Magnavox as the Magnavox Odyssey.
What is an Atari 2600 worth today?
It’s true that prices vary wildly for Atari 2600 consoles: we’ve seen second-hand units go for between $15 and $1000+. The value of your system will depend on which version you own (there are several), its overall condition and the rarity of the included games.
What is the difference between Atari 2600 and 5200?
Hardware. The largest difference between the 5200 from Atari’s 8-bit computers and 2600 is the unique analog joystick. The controller allows for full 360-degree movement. Additionally, it has a second firing button and a keypad.
How much is Donkey Kong worth for the Atari 2600?
Donkey Kong Atari 2600
| Sale Date ▲ ▼ | Title ▲ ▼ | ▲ ▼ Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-06 | Donkey Kong (Atari 2600, 1982) | $0.99 |
| 2021-10-31 | Donkey Kong Jr Atari 2600 Game Cartridge TESTED WORKS | $9.99 |
| 2021-10-26 | DONKEY KONG #0929 Tested Working Atari 2600 Game Cartridge | $7.29 |
| 2021-10-26 | Donkey Kong For Atari 2600 | $20.00 |
What Atari game is worth $10000?
Air Raid
Recently, an anonymous citizen sent off a copy of the 1982 game “Air Raid” to a thrift shop, and it went on to sell for over $10,000. As originally reported by Kotaku, someone donated a copy of “Air Raid” for the Atari 2600 to a Goodwill in Texas.