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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 Name Atari 2600
Item Number 00018
Classification Hardware
Type Gaming Console
Folksonomies Atari Video Computer System, Atari VCS, Vader
Region NTSC
Manufacturer Atari
Manufacturing Location Taiwan
Model Number CX2600 CR
Serial Number AT840711301
Year 1984
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm) 34.6 x 23.1 x 9.2
Cable Length (cm) 305
Materials, Color Plastic, black
Packaging Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Power DC
Voltage (V) 9
Amperage (mAmps) 500
Inputs Button (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 Compatibility Atari 2600 ROM Cartridge

Atari Power Adaptor

Product Name Atari Power Adaptor
Item Number 00019
Classification Peripheral
Type Power Supply
Folksonomies AC Adaptor
Region NTSC
Manufacturer Atari
Manufacturing Location Taiwan
Model Number CX261
Serial Number C016353
Year 1981
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm) 5.0 x 4.0 x 5.8
Cable Length (cm) 488
Materials, Color Plastic, black
Packaging Atari Power Adaptor Box
Power DC
Voltage (V) 9
Amperage (mAmps) 500
Connections (In) Prongs (AC)
Connections (Out) Power
Intended Compatibility Atari 2600

Atari Power Adaptor Box

Product Name Atari Power Adaptor Box
Item Number 00020
Classification Packaging
Type Box
Folksonomies AC Adaptor Box
Manufacturer Atari
Manufacturing Location Taiwan
Year 1981
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm) 8.9 x 5.1 x 8.9
Materials, Color Cardboard, black and white
Packaging Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box

Switch Box

Product Name Switch Box
Item Number 00021
Classification Peripheral
Type Other
Region NTSC
Manufacturer Atari
Manufacturing Location Taiwan
Serial Number CA010112
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm) 6.5 x 7.5 x 2.5
Cable Length (cm) 10
Materials, Color Steel, gray
Packaging Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Inputs Switch (Game/TV)
Connections (In) RCA (RF), Twin-Lead (RF)
Connections (Out) Screw Terminals (RF), Coaxial (RF)
Intended Compatibility Atari 2600

Atari 2600 Joystick

Product Name Atari 2600 Joystick
Item Number 00022
Classification Peripheral
Type Controller
Folksonomies Controller, Remote Controller
Manufacturer Atari
Model Number CX40
Serial Number C012107X (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, Color Plastic, black
Packaging Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Inputs Button, Joystick
Connections (In) N/A
Connections (Out) DE-9
Intended Compatibility Atari 2600
Notes First of two controllers in the box.

Atari 2600 Joystick

Product Name Atari 2600 Joystick
Item Number 00023
Classification Peripheral
Type Controller
Folksonomies Controller, Remote Controller
Manufacturer Atari
Model Number CX40
Serial Number C012107X (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, Color Plastic, black
Packaging Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Inputs Button, Joystick
Connections (In) N/A
Connections (Out) DE-9
Intended Compatibility Atari 2600
Notes Second of two controllers in the box.

Split Stereo 3.5mm Audio Cable

Product Name Split Stereo 3.5mm Audio Cable
Item Number 00027
Classification Peripheral
Type Cable
Cable Length (cm) 61
Materials, Color Black and red
Packaging Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Connections (In) 2 3.5 mm Audio
Connections (Out) 2 3.5 mm Audio
Notes No 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 Name DIN-5 to Two 3.5 mm Audio
Item Number 00028
Classification Peripheral
Type Cable
Cable Length (cm) 109
Materials, Color Black
Packaging Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Connections (In) DIN-5
Connections (Out) 2 3.5 mm Audio

Combat

Product Name Combat
Item Number 00026
Classification Software
Type Physical
Format Atari 2600 Cartridge (NTSC)
Publisher Atari
Developer Atari
Model Number CX-2601
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm) 8.1 x 1.9 x 8.7
Materials, Color Plastic, black
Packaging Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Intended Compatibility Atari 2600
Number of Players 1-2
Language English
Notes Missing 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 Name Atari 2600 Video Computer System Owner’s Manual
Item Number 00027
Classification Printed Matter
Type Owner’s Manual
Folksonomies Atari 2600 Instruction Manual, Manuel d’instruction
Publisher Atari
Manufacturing Location Taiwan
Year 1984
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm) 12.7 x 17.8
Materials, Color Paper, black and white
Packaging Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Language English and French
ISBN/Identifying Number C025904-001-REV-A

Atari 2600 Limited 90-Day Warranty

Product Name Atari 2600 Limited 90-Day Warranty
Item Number 00028
Classification Printed Matter
Type Warranty
Publisher Atari
Manufacturing Location Taiwan
Year 1984
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm) 38.1 x 17.8
Materials, Color Cardstock, black and white
Packaging Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Language English and French
ISBN/Identifying Number C025906-001-REV-A
Notes Folds 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 Name Atari 2600 Video Computer System Box
Item Number 00029
Classification Packaging
Type Box
Folksonomies Atari 2600 Box, Carton
Manufacturer Atari
Year 1984
Footprint in Use (w x d x h, cm) 35.6 x 34.3 x 10.2
Materials, Color Cardboard, color
Language English
Notes Water damage on the top of the box. Contains two plastic bags and one cardboard insert. Box is for the “Vader” model.