The Story of 5 Unreleased Atari 2600 VCS Models

In this short documentary I explore 5 unreleased versions of the best selling Atari 2600 VCS console!
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[@sprybug]

Great video. I will note though, the the Japanese 2800 did get released in North America under the Sears branding called the Video Arcade II. We had one of those growing up. :)

[@Sinn0100]

Damn, the Atari 2000 looked sharp. At any rate, I have got to talk about the Atari commercial with the dad paying for a 2600 for his kid (with a check). I don't think that commercial landed as well as Atari thought it did...let me explain. When you have a product on the market I don't think it's wise to show a customer unimpressed with all of the reasons one might buy one. Are you buying it for the excellent games...nope. What about it's low, low price...not interested. How about the incredible Space Invaders cartridge...no thanks. I'm only buying this stupid thing because my "cute" child is actually a monster. At least that's how I took it. ;) Addendum- Bro, the Atari Graduate was technically an unreleased Sega CD. Like the Sega CD it was supposed to be a cheap cost effective entry into better gaming. Then Sega decided to pile on specialized chips, RAM, another processor...until it became an albatross that cost a hefty $300 at launch.

[@stefanweilhartner4415]

i will create the Commotari 2600 Evolution

[@thatweirdnerdinthecomments4664]

Love learning about these old 2nd gen consoles (Atari, Intellivision, etc) because they're in a weird stage of gaming.

[@johneygd]

Well only those prototypes should be counted,not those concept sketials sadly,am mean damn i really wish that atari came up with a portible/handheld version of their 2600,but maybe the shinking technology wasn’t feasible for that back in the early 80’s, Maybe if they tried it in 1988 once shrinking technology became more advanced.

[@NEStalgia1985]

Gamester81 showed off the 2700 with wireless controllers. You should see his video if you haven't seen it other than photos. Love the cheating pete rose commercial see at one point your name and status actually sells video games haha Pete rose

[@dreamcaster4754]

My eyes! Who on earth would have bought that Kee Games model????

[@TheGingerburger]

Me I think it looks FUNKY looks alot better while on LSD though

[@madmax2069]

9:29 what game is this?

[@TheLairdsLair]

MotoRodeo, great game!

[@xflarearcadia1766]

I learned a few things from this video, nicely done. :-)

[@TheLairdsLair]

Awesome, thank you!

[@dsan558]

What does the woman say in the into.. welcome what......

[@TheLairdsLair]

STUN Runner, taken from the Atari Lynx port.

[@dsan558]

@@TheLairdsLair thank you so much. I was waiting for people to tell me I was dumb....keep up the good work

[@TheLairdsLair]

No problem, thanks, glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@dsan558]

@@TheLairdsLair absolutely.....I grew up all Nintendo but always had the softspot for Sega...you really bring back some good memories with your videos....glad I found your channel