RMD002 | Atari 2600

This accession includes 12 items.

Atari 2600
Atari Power Adaptor
Atari Power Adaptor Box
Switch Box
Atari 2600 Joystick
Atari 2600 Joystick
Split Stereo 3.5mm Audio Cable
DIN-5 to two 3.5mm Audio Cable
Combat
Atari 2600 Video Computer System Owner’s Manual
Atari 2600 Limited 90-Day Warranty
Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box

Atari 2600 with two joysticks on a white background.

ATARI 2600

Product NameAtari 2600
Item Number00018
ClassificationHardware
TypeGaming Console
FolksonomiesAtari Video Computer System, Atari VCS, Vader
RegionNTSC
ManufacturerAtari
Manufacturing LocationTaiwan
Model NumberCX2600 CR
Serial NumberAT840711301
Year1984
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm)34.6 x 23.1 x 9.2
Cable Length (cm)305
Materials, ColorPlastic, black
PackagingAtari 2600 Video Computer System Box
PowerDC
Voltage (V)9
Amperage (mAmps)500
InputsButton (Game Select), Button (Reset), Switch (Power On/Off), Switch (TV Type Color/BW), Switch (Left Difficulty A/B), Switch (Right Difficulty A/B), Switch (Channel Select A/B)
Connections (In)Power, 2 DE-9
Connections (Out)RCA (RF)
Intended CompatibilityAtari 2600 ROM Cartridge

Atari Power Adaptor

Product NameAtari Power Adaptor
Item Number00019
ClassificationPeripheral
TypePower Supply
FolksonomiesAC Adaptor
RegionNTSC
ManufacturerAtari
Manufacturing LocationTaiwan
Model NumberCX261
Serial NumberC016353
Year1981
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm)5.0 x 4.0 x 5.8
Cable Length (cm)488
Materials, ColorPlastic, black
PackagingAtari Power Adaptor Box
PowerDC
Voltage (V)9
Amperage (mAmps)500
Connections (In)Prongs (AC)
Connections (Out)Power
Intended CompatibilityAtari 2600

Atari Power Adaptor Box

Product NameAtari Power Adaptor Box
Item Number00020
ClassificationPackaging
TypeBox
FolksonomiesAC Adaptor Box
ManufacturerAtari
Manufacturing LocationTaiwan
Year1981
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm)8.9 x 5.1 x 8.9
Materials, ColorCardboard, black and white
PackagingAtari 2600 Video Computer System Box

Switch Box

Product NameSwitch Box
Item Number00021
ClassificationPeripheral
TypeOther
RegionNTSC
ManufacturerAtari
Manufacturing LocationTaiwan
Serial NumberCA010112
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm)6.5 x 7.5 x 2.5
Cable Length (cm)10
Materials, ColorSteel, gray
PackagingAtari 2600 Video Computer System Box
InputsSwitch (Game/TV)
Connections (In)RCA (RF), Twin-Lead (RF)
Connections (Out)Screw Terminals (RF), Coaxial (RF)
Intended CompatibilityAtari 2600

Atari 2600 Joystick

Product NameAtari 2600 Joystick
Item Number00022
ClassificationPeripheral
TypeController
FolksonomiesController, Remote Controller
ManufacturerAtari
Model NumberCX40
Serial NumberC012107X (top) CO17025 (board) C012108-T (bottom)
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm)8.9 x 9.2 x 12.0
Cable Length (cm)122
Materials, ColorPlastic, black
PackagingAtari 2600 Video Computer System Box
InputsButton, Joystick
Connections (In)N/A
Connections (Out)DE-9
Intended CompatibilityAtari 2600
NotesFirst of two controllers in the box.

Atari 2600 Joystick

Product NameAtari 2600 Joystick
Item Number00023
ClassificationPeripheral
TypeController
FolksonomiesController, Remote Controller
ManufacturerAtari
Model NumberCX40
Serial NumberC012107X (top) CO17025 (board) C012108-T (bottom)
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm)8.9 x 9.2 x 12.0
Cable Length (cm)122
Materials, ColorPlastic, black
PackagingAtari 2600 Video Computer System Box
InputsButton, Joystick
Connections (In)N/A
Connections (Out)DE-9
Intended CompatibilityAtari 2600
NotesSecond of two controllers in the box.

Split Stereo 3.5mm Audio Cable

Product NameSplit Stereo 3.5mm Audio Cable
Item Number00027
ClassificationPeripheral
TypeCable
Cable Length (cm)61
Materials, ColorBlack and red
PackagingAtari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Connections (In)2 3.5 mm Audio
Connections (Out)2 3.5 mm Audio
NotesNo obvious connnection with materials in box, but we have determined that it is likely intended for use with the Spectravideo CompuMate keyboard (RMD047).

DIN-5 to Two 3.5 mm Audio

Product NameDIN-5 to Two 3.5 mm Audio
Item Number00028
ClassificationPeripheral
TypeCable
Cable Length (cm)109
Materials, ColorBlack
PackagingAtari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Connections (In)DIN-5
Connections (Out)2 3.5 mm Audio

Combat

Product NameCombat
Item Number00026
ClassificationSoftware
TypePhysical
FormatAtari 2600 Cartridge (NTSC)
PublisherAtari
DeveloperAtari
Model NumberCX-2601
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm)8.1 x 1.9 x 8.7
Materials, ColorPlastic, black
PackagingAtari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Intended CompatibilityAtari 2600
Number of Players1-2
LanguageEnglish
NotesMissing small game label. Label says: “1-5 Tank, 6-9 Tank-Pong, 10-14 Invisible-Tank, 15-20 Biplane, 21-27 Jet-Fighter;” “Use with Joystick Controllers.”

Atari 2600 Video Computer System Owner’s Manual

Product NameAtari 2600 Video Computer System Owner’s Manual
Item Number00027
ClassificationPrinted Matter
TypeOwner’s Manual
FolksonomiesAtari 2600 Instruction Manual, Manuel d’instruction
PublisherAtari
Manufacturing LocationTaiwan
Year1984
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm)12.7 x 17.8
Materials, ColorPaper, black and white
PackagingAtari 2600 Video Computer System Box
LanguageEnglish and French
ISBN/Identifying NumberC025904-001-REV-A

Atari 2600 Limited 90-Day Warranty

Product NameAtari 2600 Limited 90-Day Warranty
Item Number00028
ClassificationPrinted Matter
TypeWarranty
PublisherAtari
Manufacturing LocationTaiwan
Year1984
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm)38.1 x 17.8
Materials, ColorCardstock, black and white
PackagingAtari 2600 Video Computer System Box
LanguageEnglish and French
ISBN/Identifying NumberC025906-001-REV-A
NotesFolds down to 1/3 length. Designed for Canadian region. Contains business reply mail to Irwin Electronics in Toronto, Ontario.

Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box

Product NameAtari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Item Number00029
ClassificationPackaging
TypeBox
FolksonomiesAtari 2600 Box, Carton
ManufacturerAtari
Year1984
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm)35.6 x 34.3 x 10.2
Materials, ColorCardboard, color
LanguageEnglish
NotesWater damage on the top of the box. Contains two plastic bags and one cardboard insert. Box is for the “Vader” model.
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