Atari 2600 Light Gun

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Atari_2600
gptkbp:associated_with Atari games
gptkbp:color Gray
gptkbp:connects Atari 2600 console
gptkbp:design Pistol-like shape
gptkbp:discontinued 1990s
gptkbp:end_of_life Late 1980s
gptkbp:functionality Light gun shooting games
gptkbp:genre gptkb:musical
gptkbp:has_method One button
gptkbp:height Approximately 2 inches
gptkbp:historical_significance Early light gun technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Atari 2600 Light Gun
gptkbp:influenced Subsequent light gun peripherals
gptkbp:input_output Analog
Pointing device
Light gun technology
gptkbp:is_compatible_with Various games
Compatible with select titles
gptkbp:is_designed_for gptkb:Atari_2600
gptkbp:is_popular_in Popular in the 1980s
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future light guns
gptkbp:length gptkb:Wired
Approximately 10 inches
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:market_segment Home gaming
gptkbp:marketed_as Shooting accessory
gptkbp:notable_features Ergonomic design
Trigger action
Light detection
Affordable price
Simple operation
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Laser_Blast
gptkb:Space_Invaders
gptkb:art_gallery
Shooting Games
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1980
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:released gptkb:1980
gptkbp:replaced_by Modern light guns
gptkbp:requires Television screen
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Atari_XG-1
gptkbp:supports Shooting games
gptkbp:technology Optical sensor
gptkbp:trigger_type Mechanical trigger
Pull trigger
gptkbp:type gptkb:computer
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Duck_Hunt
gptkbp:user_base Atari 2600 users
gptkbp:user_interface Handheld
gptkbp:weight Lightweight
gptkbp:width Approximately 2 inches