About Atari 2600 games
The Atari 2600 launched in 1977 and brought arcade games into the living room. Pitfall!, Space Invaders, Adventure, River Raid and Combat made it the console that started the home video game boom.
Atari 2600 games: common questions
What consoles play Atari 2600 games?
Every Atari 2600 model, from the "Heavy Sixer" to the 2600 Jr., plus the Atari 7800, which is backward compatible.
What controller do Atari 2600 games use?
Most use the standard Atari joystick. Some, like Kaboom! and Breakout, play best with paddle controllers.
Do Atari 2600 games save?
No. Atari 2600 games have no save feature: every game starts fresh, chasing a high score.
Are your Atari 2600 games tested?
Yes. Every item is cleaned and tested on real hardware before it ships, and it’s covered by our 180-day warranty and 30-day returns.


























