The Atari VCS is an easily recognised piece of gaming history to both gamers and retro gamers. This Atari VCS-CX2600A is part of the third run of the original Atari model. Using the traditional black aesthetic, this video game system was similar to the first two runs, but moved two switches from the face to the back to reduce clutter. The Atari VCS-CX2600A uses the iconic joystick controllers the Atari is associated with. Of particular note to retro gamers, this video game system contributed to the beginnings of multiple game genres in addition to being one of the most-often cloned hardware systems of its day. The Atari VCS also supports a homebrew community that codes new games for the system. This allows a user with the proper knowledge to create and play their own simple games on the console. As a piece of gaming history, the Atari VCS-CX2600A will be at home in the collections of both retro gamers and collectors.
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