The Atari 2600 was produced in several variations. My particular model is known as the Light Sixer, distinguished by its six front-facing switches and lighter construction compared with the earlier Heavy Sixer.
Atari’s downfall was felt by the whole video game industry and resulted in the video game crash of 1983. Warner sold Atari’s home division to former Commodore CEO Jack Tramiel in 1984. The new Atari Corporation released a low-cost 2600 and the backwards compatible 7800 in 1986.
Production of the 2600 stopped in 1992 with an estimated 30 million units sold since 1977.
Hardware Specifications
Processor: MOS Technology 6507 running at 1.19 MHz
Graphics: 128 colours, with a maximum resolution of 160×192 pixels
Memory: 128 bytes of RAM
Storage: Cartridge-based games (up to 4 KB per game)
Audio: 2-channel audio output via TIA (Television Interface Adapter)
Connectivity: Two controller ports, RF output for connection to a television
Video Output: Standard RF output (composite video modding options available)
Original Release Date: 1977 (Original Design)
Discontinued: 1st January 1992
Cost (New in 1977): £199
Cost (In 2024 Prices): £1200
Modifications I have performed
Removed and replaced the UHF output, changed to composite video output, cleaned the inside and recapped.
Replaced the power supply with a modern equivalent.
Cost to me for computer £49.99
Cost to me for repairs and upgrades £30.00