Atari · Console family

Atari 2600

The wood-grain machine that brought interchangeable game cartridges into millions of homes.

Released first as the Video Computer System, Atari’s landmark console turned the television into a flexible game platform. Its long life produced multiple Atari shells, regional models, and licensed compatibles.

Released

1977 · Exact day not documented

Platform / family

Second generation

Format / type

Cartridge

Region

Worldwide