Statements (160)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:video_game
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:Combat gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:accessories |
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 |
| gptkbp:available_formats |
ROM cartridge
|
| gptkbp:collects |
high among retro gamers
|
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:black
128 colors |
| gptkbp:community |
popular among enthusiasts
active homebrew development |
| gptkbp:community_events |
Atari Age forums
|
| gptkbp:controls |
gptkb:video_game
single-button joystick |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
iconic status in gaming history
popularized video gaming icon of 1970s gaming icon of 1970s and 1980s gaming |
| gptkbp:depth |
128 colors
|
| gptkbp:design |
wood veneer finish
wood veneer case |
| gptkbp:developer |
gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
|
| gptkbp:dimensions |
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 |
| gptkbp:discontinued |
gptkb:1992
January 1, 1992 |
| gptkbp:distribution |
retail and mail order
|
| gptkbp:emulation |
widely emulated
widely emulated on modern systems |
| gptkbp:fan_base |
active retro gaming community
|
| gptkbp:first_brewed |
active homebrew community
|
| gptkbp:first_released |
to support interchangeable cartridges
to use microprocessor technology to use interchangeable cartridges |
| gptkbp:game_engine |
supported by community
supported by enthusiasts |
| gptkbp:game_mechanics |
score-based gameplay
led to the video game crash of 1983 led to the rise of third-party developers simple graphics and gameplay third-party developers allowed |
| gptkbp:game_replayability |
important for video game history
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:aircraft gptkb:amusement_park gptkb:tabletop_role-playing_game gptkb:Basketball_Player gptkb:video_game gptkb:battle various RPG platformer various genres shooter educational fighting driving cartridge-based action, adventure, sports, puzzle |
| gptkbp:graphics |
gptkb:TIA_(Television_Interface_Adaptor)
TIA |
| gptkbp:home_port |
2
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Atari 2600
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
future gaming consoles
future consoles future video game consoles arcade game design |
| gptkbp:input_output |
gptkb:musician
digital RF modulator Analog joystick analog joystick paddle controller single-button joystick keypad controller |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
for indie game developers
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:Atari_Flashback_series
|
| gptkbp:involved_units |
over 30 million
30 million |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:1980s
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
September 11, 1977
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
cult following
retro gaming community influenced future consoles pioneered home gaming inspired game design pioneered home video gaming |
| gptkbp:library |
over 500 games
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
|
| gptkbp:market |
$199
|
| gptkbp:media |
gptkb:printer
|
| gptkbp:multiplayer |
up to 2 players
|
| gptkbp:nfc |
up to 4 KB
|
| gptkbp:notable_features |
color graphics
sound effects multiplayer support light gun support paddle controllers switches for difficulty and game selection switchable difficulty levels |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:national_football_team
gptkb:Pac-Man gptkb:Pong gptkb:amusement_park gptkb:Missile_Command gptkb:Breakout gptkb:Space_Invaders gptkb:Kaboom! gptkb:River_Raid gptkb:observatory gptkb:Combat gptkb:Pitfall! |
| gptkbp:power_output |
AC adapter
9 VDC |
| gptkbp:price |
$199
|
| gptkbp:processor |
gptkb:MOS_Technology_6507
|
| gptkbp:production_years |
1990s
|
| gptkbp:ram |
128 bytes
128 bytes RAM |
| gptkbp:rating |
varied by title
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
September 11, 1977
|
| gptkbp:release_region |
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Australia gptkb:North_America |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1977
|
| gptkbp:released |
September 11, 1977
various modern compilations various modern consoles |
| gptkbp:resolution |
160x192 pixels
160 x 192 pixels |
| gptkbp:sales |
30 million units
over 30 million units video game console of its time |
| gptkbp:sister_channel |
2
|
| gptkbp:sound |
TIA
|
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
popularized home video gaming
popularized home gaming |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Atari_5200
gptkb:Atari_7800 |
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:Activision
gptkb:Atari,_Inc. gptkb:Parker_Brothers gptkb:Coleco Imagic |
| gptkbp:user_interface |
simple and intuitive
|
| gptkbp:video_output |
Composite video
RF modulator |
| gptkbp:weight |
2.5 pounds
3.5 pounds 2.5 lbs 1.8 kg |