{"title":"Games \u0026 Consoles from 1979","description":"\u003cp\u003eGames from 1979, as the Atari 2600 library grew and Asteroids became a hit in arcades. Shop the games and consoles from 1979 that we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e180-day warranty · 30-day returns · free US shipping on orders of $70 or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure where to start? 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