Atari 2600 hardware

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf video game console hardware
gptkbp:audio gptkb:TIA_(Television_Interface_Adapter)
gptkbp:controllerPorts 2 (9-pin D-sub)
gptkbp:expansion none
gptkbp:GPU gptkb:TIA_(Television_Interface_Adapter)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Atari 2600 hardware
gptkbp:input gptkb:Atari_Kids_Controller
gptkb:Atari_Keyboard_Controller
gptkb:Atari_Video_Touch_Pad
joystick
paddle controller
keypad controller
driving controller
Atari CX22 Trak-Ball
Atari CX50 Keyboard
Atari CX80 Trak-Ball
Atari Trackball
gptkbp:mainboard Atari 2600 motherboard
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
gptkbp:material gptkb:plastic
gptkbp:notableFeature cartridge-based games
detachable controllers
RF output for TV connection
bank switching for larger games
color and black-and-white switch
difficulty switches for each player
joystick and paddle compatibility
limited RAM (128 bytes)
manual game selection switches
no built-in video RAM
power switch on console
reset and select switches
single-chip graphics and sound (TIA)
switches for game selection and difficulty
top-loading cartridge slot
woodgrain front panel (early models)
gptkbp:output RF modulator (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)
gptkbp:powerSource 9V DC adapter
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Atari_Home_Pong
gptkbp:processor gptkb:MOS_Technology_6507
gptkbp:RAM 128 bytes
gptkbp:region_variants gptkb:PAL
gptkb:SECAM
NTSC
gptkbp:releaseYear 1977
gptkbp:ROM_cartridge_size 2 KB to 4 KB (standard), up to 32 KB (with bank switching)
gptkbp:speed 1.19 MHz
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Atari_5200
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Super_Breakout
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6