Atari 2600
Also known asAtari VCS (prior to November 1982)
ManufacturerAtari, Inc.
TypeHome video game console
GenerationSecond Generation
Release date
  • NA: September 11, 1977
  • EU: 1978
  • JP: October 1983 (Atari 2800)
Lifespan1977–1992
Introductory priceUS$199 (equivalent to $822.77 in 2018)
DiscontinuedJanuary 1, 1992 (1992-01-01)
Units sold30 million (As of 2004[update])
MediaROM cartridge
CPU8-bit MOS Technology 6507 @ 1.19 MHz
Memory128 bytes RAM
Controller input
  • Joystick
  • Paddles
  • Driving
  • Keypad
  • Trak-Ball
Best-selling gamePac-Man, 7 million (As of September 1, 2006[update])
PredecessorAtari Pong
SuccessorAtari 8-bit family / Atari 5200