How much did an Atari 2600 cost in 1977?
Released September 11, 1977 at a cost of $199, the Atari Video Computer System was the first big name in home gaming. In 1972 Magnavox released the world’s first home video game console, the Magnavox Odyssey. It came packaged with board game paraphernalia such as cards, paper money and dice to enhance the games.
How much was an Atari 2600 in 1980?
One of the best Christmas presents we ever got when I was a kid was the Atari 2600. Mom and dad paid $144. So it was quite a lot for our parents to spend. In 1981 the price of an Atari 2600 and 3 games was $211. Does anyone else have a 2600 system? If so, what’s your favorite game?