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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:video_game
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gptkbp:accessories
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gptkb:Atari_2600_Keyboard_Controller
gptkb:Atari_2600_Supercharger
gptkb:Atari_2600_Voice_Synthesizer
gptkb:Atari_2600_Light_Gun
gptkb:Atari_2600_Paddle_Controllers
gptkb:Atari_2600_Racing_Controller
gptkb:Atari_2600_Paddle_Controller
Atari 2600 Keyboard
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gptkbp:best-selling
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video game console of its time
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gptkbp:collectibility
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high among retro gamers
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:black
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gptkbp:color_palette
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128 colors
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gptkbp:community
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popular among enthusiasts
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gptkbp:community_events
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Atari Age forums
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gptkbp:control_system
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gptkb:joystick
single-button joystick
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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iconic status in gaming history
popularized video gaming
icon of 1970s gaming
icon of 1970s and 1980s gaming
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gptkbp:depth
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128 colors
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gptkbp:design
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wood veneer finish
wood veneer case
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gptkbp:developer
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gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
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gptkbp:dimensions
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10.5 x 7.5 x 3 inches
24.5 cm x 15.2 cm x 7.6 cm
15.5 x 10.5 x 3 inches
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gptkbp:discontinued
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gptkb:1992
January 1, 1992
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gptkbp:distribution
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retail and mail order
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gptkbp:emulation
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widely emulated
widely emulated on modern systems
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gptkbp:fan_base
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active retro gaming community
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gptkbp:first_brewed
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active homebrew community
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gptkbp:first_home_console
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to support interchangeable cartridges
to use microprocessor technology
to use interchangeable cartridges
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gptkbp:game_cartridge_format
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ROM cartridge
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gptkbp:game_design
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led to the video game crash of 1983
led to the rise of third-party developers
simple graphics and gameplay
third-party developers allowed
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gptkbp:game_mechanics
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score-based gameplay
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gptkbp:game_preservation
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important for video game history
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Puzzle
gptkb:action
gptkb:party_game
gptkb:strategy
gptkb:role-playing_game
gptkb:simulation
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:music
gptkb:sports
various
RPG
platformer
various genres
shooter
educational
fighting
driving
cartridge-based
action, adventure, sports, puzzle
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gptkbp:graphics
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gptkb:TIA_(Television_Interface_Adaptor)
TIA
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gptkbp:home_port
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2
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gptkbp:homebrew_community
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active homebrew development
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gptkbp:homebrew_games
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supported by community
supported by enthusiasts
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Atari 2600
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gptkbp:influenced
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future gaming consoles
future consoles
future video game consoles
arcade game design
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gptkbp:input_output
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gptkb:keyboard
digital
RF modulator
Analog joystick
analog joystick
paddle controller
single-button joystick
keypad controller
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gptkbp:inspiration
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for indie game developers
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gptkbp:inspired
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gptkb:Atari_Flashback_series
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gptkbp:involved_units
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over 30 million
30 million
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gptkbp:is_popular_in
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gptkb:1980s
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gptkbp:launch_date
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September 11, 1977
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gptkbp:launch_price
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$199
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gptkbp:legacy
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cult following
retro gaming community
influenced future consoles
pioneered home gaming
inspired game design
pioneered home video gaming
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gptkbp:library
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over 500 games
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
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gptkbp:media
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gptkb:cartridge
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gptkbp:media_type
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gptkb:cartridge
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gptkbp:multiplayer
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up to 2 players
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gptkbp:notable_features
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color graphics
sound effects
multiplayer support
light gun support
paddle controllers
switches for difficulty and game selection
switchable difficulty levels
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gptkbp:notable_games
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gptkb:Asteroids
gptkb:Defender
gptkb:Pac-Man
gptkb:Pong
gptkb:Missile_Command
gptkb:Breakout
gptkb:Space_Invaders
gptkb:Kaboom!
gptkb:River_Raid
gptkb:Combat
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:Pitfall!
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gptkbp:power_supply
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AC adapter
9 V DC
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gptkbp:price
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$199
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gptkbp:processor
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gptkb:MOS_Technology_6507
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gptkbp:production_years
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1990s
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gptkbp:ram
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128 bytes
128 bytes RAM
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gptkbp:rating
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varied by title
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gptkbp:release_date
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September 11, 1977
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gptkbp:release_region
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gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:released
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September 11, 1977
various modern compilations
various modern consoles
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gptkbp:resolution
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160x192 pixels
160 x 192 pixels
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gptkbp:rom
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up to 4 KB
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gptkbp:sales
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30 million units
over 30 million units
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gptkbp:sister_channel
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2
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gptkbp:sound
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TIA
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gptkbp:success
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popularized home video gaming
popularized home gaming
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Atari_5200
gptkb:Atari_7800
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gptkbp:support
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gptkb:Activision
gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
gptkb:Parker_Brothers
gptkb:Coleco
Imagic
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gptkbp:user_interface
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simple and intuitive
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gptkbp:video_output
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Composite video
RF modulator
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gptkbp:weight
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2.5 pounds
3.5 pounds
2.5 lbs
1.8 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Labyrinth
gptkb:Nintendo_Entertainment_System
gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
gptkb:Combat
gptkb:G._I._Joe:_A_Real_American_Hero
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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