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Classic Atari

Like others in my generation, I grew up on the Atari game in the early 80's just before Nintendo took over the market as the new favorite video game system. Nintendo took us to a new level of video games, but still didn't have that simplicity.

Games like Pac Man, Mrs. Pac Man, and Donkey Kong were the popular games that we were used to. Even people who didn't have atari games at home can tell you those titles and others like Asteroids and Centepede.

This classic Atari game system may only be available now on Ebay and probably in questionable condition, but there is another option, The Atari Flashback Game System.

Original Atari 2600

The Atari 2600 is a video game console released in October 1977. It is credited with popularizing the use of microprocessor-based hardware and cartridges containing game code, instead of having non-microprocessor dedicated hardware with all games built in. The first game console to use this format was the Fairchild Channel F; however, the Atari 2600 is credited with making the plug-in concept popular among the game-playing public.
Atari 2600 - Video Game Console

Atari 2600 - Video Game Console

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Atari Flashback Game System

Retro-style game console with two Atari 7800-inspired joysticks and 20 classic Atari games built right in.
Relive the Atari Revolution. With the plug-and-play Atari Flashback Classic Game Console, you can play 20 of the most popular video games of the '80s - groundbreaking back then, addictive as ever right now.

Bounce off the walls in Breakout. Shoot through the chaos of Centipede. Hit hyperspace at just the right time in Asteroids.

Includes: One Atari Flashback Classic Game Console with 20 games, two joystick controllers, one power supply, one A/V cable (mono audio/composite video).
Atari Flashback Game System

Atari Flashback Game System

Amazon Price: $44.99 (as of 05/27/2012)Buy Now

Enjoy old-school favorites like Battlezone, Gravitar, Solaris, Crystal Castles, Breakout and Yars' Revenge
Play fast arcade action hits like Asteroids, Centipede, Planet Smashers and more
Also comes with a special bonus - Saboteur, a 2600 game never before released
Comes with two joysticks and one A/V cable -- just plug and start playing with your friends!

For PSP

Atari Classics Evolved

Created for the Sony PSP.

Atari Classics Evolved
Atari Classics Evolved will feature games like Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe, Battlezone, Centipede, Lunar Lander, Millipede, Missile Command, Super Breakout, Tempest, Warlords and Pong. The titles are presented in both their original and evolved versions maintaining original gameplay while providing up-to-date graphics. In addition to the "evolved" titles and additional 60 original Atari 2600 titles can be played. Online leaderboards are also available for the original coin operated games.
Atari Classics Evolved

Atari Classics Evolved

Amazon Price: $4.26 (as of 05/27/2012)Buy Now

The idea for this game is fantastic. Take a bunch of classic arcade games we've all played a million times before and update them with newly improved, "evolved," graphics. And they rock! The graphics are great, the sound effects are sufficiently retro without sounding silly, and the games retained their same heart. Overall, a really fun PSP game.

For PC Windows 2000/ Me / XP

Atari: The 80 Classic Games in One (Jewel Case)

Take a step back in time to the early days of video arcades with Atari's 80 Classic Games, a compilation of unforgettable and authentic Atari titles. Each one is faithfully reproduced with all the great sights, sounds, and fast action that made them so popular. Whether you played these games in their original arcade cabinets or on an Atari 2600 console, you're sure to find a favorite.
Atari: The 80 Classic Games in One (Jewel Case)

Atari: The 80 Classic Games in One (Jewel Case)

Amazon Price: $32.60 (as of 05/27/2012)Buy Now

Classic arcade hits: Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe, Battlezone, Black Widow, Centipede, Crystal Castles, Gravitar, Liberator, Lunar Lander, Major Havoc, Millipede, Missile Command, Pong, Red Baron, Super Breakout, Space Duel, Tempest, and Warlords!
Atari 2600 titles: 3D Tic-Tac-Toe, A Game of Concentration, Adventure, Air-Sea Battle, Asteroids, Basic Programming, Battlezone, Bowling, Breakout, Canyon Bomber, Casino, Centipede, Circus Atari, Codebreaker, Combat, Crystal Castles, Demon to Diamonds, Dodge 'Em, Double Dunk, Flag Capture, Football, Fun With Numbers, Golf, Gravitar, Haunted House, Home Run, Human Cannonball, Math Gran Prix, Maze Craze, Millipede, Miniature Golf, Missile Command, Night Driver, Outlaw, Quadrun, Radar Lock, Realsports Baseball, Realsports Football, Realsports Tennis, Realsports Volleyball, Sky Diver, Slot Machine, Slot Racers, Space War, Star Raiders, Star Ship, Stellar Track, Street Racer, Submarine Commander, Super Baseball, Super Breakout, Super Football, Surround, Swordquest: Earthworld, Swordquest: Fireworld, Swordquest: Waterworld, Video Checkers, Video Chess, Video Olympics, Video Pinball, Warlords, and Yar's Revenge!

For Nintendo DS

Retro Atari Classics (Asteroids, Missle Command, Centipede)

Play your Atari favorites like never before with Nintendo DS gameplay, providing a hi-tech twist to some lo-fi legends. Each game has an original version as well as a Remix Mode, where three legendary graffiti artists have tagged the classics with their own funky street art. Ten Classic Games -- play the originals or add stylin' Remix skins.
Retro Atari Classics (Asteroids, Missle Command, Centipede)

Retro Atari Classics (Asteroids, Missle Command, Centipede)

Amazon Price: $8.75 (as of 05/27/2012)Buy Now

This compilation of classic Atari games includes Asteroids, Breakout, Centipede, Gravitar, Lunar Lander, Pong, Missile Command, Sprint, Tempest, and Warlords. This is a great buy for fans of classic arcade games, offering the additional lure of dual screen action and optional stylus control. Warlords even provides multiplayer action. Each version has both a classic version and a "remix" with new graphics, although in general I found that the remixed versions left me cold.

Playstation 2

Atari Anthology

Choose from 18 great arcade hits

Take out the bugs in Centipede, clear out the giant space rock in Asteroids or play other stand-up machine classics

Also includes classic Atari 2600 console games, like Adventure and Yars' Revenge
Atari Anthology

Atari Anthology

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85 Games That Started a Revolution!

It's the largest collection of classic Atari games ever! Take a step back in time to the early days of video arcades with an unmatched compilation of unforgettable and authentic Atari titles. All of the games are faithfully reproduced with the great sights, sounds and fast action that made them so popular. Whether you played these games in their original arcade cabinets or on an Atari 2600 console, you're sure to find a favorite.

My favorite Atari Games

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Duel of the PAC's

Which game did you prefer?

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Pac Man

cffutah says:

had to go with the original.

Tipi says:

Have to go with Pac Man here, never played Ms. Pac Man.

jadehorseshoe says:

Pac Man

Danzuc says:

I got hooked on the 'mini-munch man' version made by Grandstand but do still play the traditional Pac-man Atari version.

Treasures-By-Brenda says:

I'd have to say Pac Man if only because I've never plaid Ms. Pac Man.

Ms. Pac Man

buddyandiris says:

sell and make Centipede by Atari Plug and Play Video games.

The_Goblins_Den says:

Ms. Pac-Man is my choice...it had lots more color and variety in the stages. An excellent classic that holds up to this day.

newbizmau says:

I always like Ms. Pacman better. With Ms. Pacman came better graphics and better designed levels. Do you remember we thought this was awesome in the 80's. We were so happy with our little 2D pacman world.

 

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Did you own an Atari?

  • Mary Ellen Walton May 7, 2012 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    U kno it!!!!!!
  • zap1994 Feb 3, 2012 @ 5:15 am | delete
    No I never owned an Atari but i did enjoy your lens
  • burntchestnut Jan 23, 2012 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    My son did. He spent a lot of time on it.
  • cffutah Dec 31, 2011 @ 11:33 pm | delete
    sure did! enjoyed this blast from the past, thank you for it!
  • Tipi Dec 31, 2011 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    Sure did!
  • jadehorseshoe Dec 29, 2011 @ 6:42 pm | delete
    Of Course.
  • The_Goblins_Den Feb 1, 2011 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    Ah, yes...good old Atari. My favorite was the 7800 because the home versions of Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Centipede, and the like were nearly arcade perfect.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Dec 29, 2010 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    I owned the original Atari...
  • GoodinDevelopments Dec 25, 2010 @ 7:50 am | delete
    My favorite Atari game was the Indiana Jones game. Took me forever to figure out how to beat it, but I think it was head and shoulders above the other games in terms of problem solving and story.
  • ramakazi Dec 22, 2010 @ 4:13 pm | delete
    Frogger was wicked, and still is!

    your a legend! it is awesome using the frogger online game for free. Brings back memories! awesome game, they have limited edition versions you can purchase at amazon you should purchase! for example they got this new 3 dimentional version which will also allow you to play the frogger online game in multi player!

    If you wanna go and revisit your childhood play the free frogger flash game here: http://froggeronlinegame.info/free_frogger.html
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