Atari 2600 / VCS

The Atari 2600, also known as the Atari Video Computer System (VCS), was a home video game console developed and produced by Atari, Inc. It was released in 1977 and was one of the first successful video game consoles.The 2600 was designed to be a low-cost home computer, and was intended to be a competitor to other home computers of the time, such as the Fairchild Channel F and the Magnavox Odyssey.

The Atari 2600 featured a 6507 microprocessor and had 128 bytes of RAM. It had a built-in joystick controller and the ability to connect to a television set for display. The console was also designed to be expandable, and Atari released a number of add-ons for the system, such as the Atari Video Computer System (VCS) Keyboard Component, which added a full-size keyboard and the ability to use the system as a home computer.

The Atari 2600 had a wide range of games available for it, including both first-party and third-party titles. Some of the most popular games for the Atari 2600 include "Pac-Man," "Asteroids," "Space Invaders," "Missile Command," "Adventure," "Pitfall!" and "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial". These games were known for their high-quality graphics and sound, and many of them were also available on other platforms.

The Atari 2600 was one of the most popular and successful home video game consoles of its time, selling over 30 million units. However, the video game crash of 1983, along with increased competition from other home computers and consoles, led to the decline of the Atari 2600 and the company's exit from the home computer market. The Atari 2600 still has a dedicated community of users and collectors, and there are still a number of websites and forums dedicated to supporting the Atari 2600 and its software.

The Atari 2600 had a wide range of games available for it, including both first-party and third-party titles. Some popular games for the Atari 2600 include:

• "Pac-Man": A port of the popular arcade game developed by Namco.
• "Asteroids": A vector-based arcade game developed by Atari.
• "Space Invaders": A port of the popular arcade game developed by Taito.
• "Missile Command": A arcade game developed by Atari, in which the player defends six cities from a barrage of incoming missiles.
• "Adventure": A action-adventure game developed by Atari, in which the player controls a square avatar to explore a castle and retrieve a chalice.
• "Pitfall!" : an action-adventure game developed by Activision, in which the player controls Harry to explore a jungle while avoiding obstacles and enemies.
• "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial": An action-adventure game developed by Atari, based on the popular movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

These games were known for their high-quality graphics and sound, and many of them were also available on other platforms. Some games were developed specifically for the Atari 2600 and were not available on other platforms. The Atari 2600 had a good collection of games available, and it was one of the most popular and successful home video game consoles of its time.