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Atari Video Computer System (Atari 2600)
URI:
https://gptkb.org/entity/Atari_Video_Computer_System_(Atari_2600)
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
Predicate
Object
gptkbp:instanceOf
gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:channelNumber
2
gptkbp:color
yes
gptkbp:dimensions
33.0 x 22.0 x 7.5 cm
gptkbp:discontinued
January 1, 1992
gptkbp:generation
second generation
gptkbp:graphics
gptkb:Television_Interface_Adapter_(TIA)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
Atari Video Computer System (Atari 2600)
gptkbp:input
joystick
paddle controller
keypad
gptkbp:legacy
pioneered home video game market
influenced later consoles
contributed to 1983 video game crash
iconic joystick design
gptkbp:manufacturer
gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
gptkbp:mediaType
ROM cartridge
gptkbp:notableFor
gptkb:David_Crane
gptkb:Carol_Shaw
gptkb:Howard_Scott_Warshaw
gptkb:Larry_Kaplan
gptkb:Rob_Fulop
gptkbp:notableGame
gptkb:Pac-Man
gptkb:Space_Invaders
gptkb:Asteroids
gptkb:Frogger
gptkb:Missile_Command
gptkb:Pitfall!
gptkb:River_Raid
gptkb:Yars'_Revenge
Adventure
gptkbp:notablePeripheral
gptkb:Atari_CX40_joystick
gptkb:Atari_Driving_Controller
gptkb:Atari_Keyboard_Controller
gptkb:Atari_Video_Touch_Pad
gptkbp:numberOfRooms
over 30 million
gptkbp:originalName
gptkb:Atari_VCS
gptkbp:powers
9V DC adapter
gptkbp:predecessor
gptkb:Home_Pong
gptkbp:processor
gptkb:MOS_Technology_6507
gptkbp:RAM
128 bytes
gptkbp:region
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:releaseDate
September 11, 1977
gptkbp:renamed
gptkb:Atari_2600
gptkbp:SIM
gptkb:RetroArch
Stella emulator
gptkbp:successor
gptkb:Atari_5200
gptkbp:weight
2.2 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent
gptkb:Home_Pong
gptkbp:bfsLayer
8