History of the Atari Video System
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Atari 2600+ sees its future in retro gaming — and maybe in a handheld too
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Schadenfreude Fridays: The Atari 5200, the Console that Never (Should Have) Existed - Anchor Of Gold
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Atari Video Computer System (1977)
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The ATARI Video Computer System Catalog 43 Game Program Cartridge 1981 Green
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Atari 2600 hardware - Wikipedia
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Atari 2600 - The Interface Experience: Bard Graduate Center
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Atari VCS (2600) Video Game Console Library
Atari 2600 - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Atari 2600 at 45: The Console That Brought Arcade Games Home
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Atari 50 Review - Review - Nintendo World Report
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Atari's Roller-Coaster Ride - CHM Revolution
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A History of Gaming Platforms: Atari 2600 Video Computer System/VCS