Top 10 Atari 2600+ Cartridges for UNDER FIVE BUCKS! 💵

The Atari 2600+ is just releasing to consumers, which poses and interesting dilemma: since it requires physical media to play games, which games should you be on the lookout for?
GenXGrownUp has done the research for you and combined data from multiple resources to identify the ten top-rated Atari 2600 cartridges you can buy loose right now for under five dollars! 10 under $5? That's right -- let's do it!
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00:00 2600+ Needs Carts!
01:00 Methodology
01:49 Number 10
02:40 Number 9
03:10 Combat
03:37 Number 8
04:16 Number 7
04:43 Number 6
05:18 Number 5
06:37 Number 4
07:20 Number 3
07:46 Number 2
08:15 Missile Command
08:46 Number 1
09:38 Summary

[@jamesajones1979]

Thanks to this and many of your ranking videos, I bought several of your recommendations. psyched to deep dive into familiar and new recommended titles.

[@GenXGrownUp]

My pleasure, and thanks for your generosity! 😀

[@ChrisRoth1972]

It’s funny when I was a kid I wanted the graphics to be arcade perfect which was unrealistic back in the 80’s & now here in 2023 a lot of games look “Arcade Perfect “ & now this old 51 year old appreciates the old graphics to the Atari 2600,hopefully it makes sense?!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Makes total sense to me!

[@sandal_thong8631]

Moon Patrol and Jungle Hunt looked good so I bought them in 1983, but Jungle Hunt had some control issues. People say Joust, Mario Bros., and Popeye were good, but they looked so bad, and didn't see them on the cheap at the thrift store when I built up my collection to 100 carts.

[@The-Great-Gonzo]

Same here. I also now have an appreciation for what they could do with such a basic system. I’m amazed that some of the games like Jungle Hunt were even possible to do on the 2600.

[@sandal_thong8631]

Someone said Donkey Kong, which is disappointing is amazing because they were able to make the ramps diagonal, whereas most other games have to have horizontal lines and be symmetrical left and right. Still, it wasn't much fun if you played more than 15 minutes.

[@TomMannCenturia]

No suggestions for future content other than carry on what you're doing. It's interesting, informative and fun. Cheers.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for your kind words and your generosity! 😁

[@stewbacca2119]

I love the Tempest hat!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks. Me too! It was an Atari store exclusive that I just couldn't pass up.

[@ButterSpider3]

Oh man, what an excellent topic! This is great! And, this brought something to mind that I never thought if yet. With the new 2600+ hitting stores, I can see the prices on all those old cartridges going north ay up! Man, am I now super glad that I have already acquired most of my desired games for my OG 2600. But, that also tells me that I need to get a fast track on finding the last few games that I want before Santa brings all those 2600+ systems to everyone’s stockings next month!!!

[@jayme69]

What a great list Jon! Thanks for sharing and keep up the awesome work :-)

[@leokirschner8525]

This was a very clever video. I didn't think to get the Atari 2600+ because I have no cartridges at all (I have the Atgames Flashback). But you showing I can get a good number of great games cheaply makes me rethink about picking one up. Do best $10 games next!

[@GenXGrownUp]

One vote for the $10 bracket. COUNTED! 😀 Thanks for watching.

[@RacerX-]

Great video as always, sir. My only problem is I don't have any local stores that carry classic games like Atari. I trully hope Atari continues to re-release some of their classic titles., hopefully at cheaper prices and start including the manuals too as they don't now which is unfortunate.

[@KC-kp4vh]

My favorite game from the 2600 is Missile Command. Finally got one sealed in box for under $25 a few years ago.

[@fireguyCO]

I was really glad to had pick up most of the games you mentioned on your top ten list recently. I paid around the prices you mentioned too. Thanks this was a great list!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it!

[@kazelasarcade]

Excellent video! Never heard of SeaQuest before but it looked freaking awesome! So today I went out to my local vintage game store and why don't you know it, they have three of them on the shelf. Paid $1 for it. Super excited to get home and play this cartridge. Thanks again for the awesome video

[@GenXGrownUp]

Haha! Fantastic! Isn't is cool to find something that you missed the first time around and now enjoy it anew? Congrats on your game store score!

[@lucavercellotti9959]

Thanks Jon, great video 🥰

[@GenXGrownUp]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@jeffbelval2075]

I’m gonna pick all these up. I preordered this thing without owning any carts lol

[@jeremiahthomas8140]

Another fun video. Some excellent games on the list. And we agree about Taito's feeling to the amazing 2600 port. Heck, you may even remember me mentioning that in a recent stream. A 7800 video would be fun, but how about a $5 to $10 video AND a $10 to $15 video first.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks. Noted! 😀

[@jeremiahthomas8140]

​@@GenXGrownUpYou know what, I changed my mind. How about the next 10 best games under $5, and then go up to the higher amounts.

[@lloyddavies5587]

I own all these in my collection. My order from Amazon is supposed to be delivered around Nov 25.. It's gonna be Christmas 1982 all over again!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Excellent! You have a nicely curated physical media collection. 😀

[@cryptocoffee13]

Very cool! I have all of them except Seaquest. Now my Quesr for Seaquest has begun!

[@GenXGrownUp]

You've got a nicely-curated existing physical media collection, then!

[@cryptocoffee13]

@@GenXGrownUp it's a modest collection,think I have 116 of them, got them all for great prices. I have six 7800 cartridges as well.

[@ryansetzer694]

Didn't realize you had a podcast. Going to try it this weekend.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for giving it a shot. I hope you find something to enjoy.

[@anthonycassino9769]

Great video. I secured 40+ cartridges in anticipation of my preorder. Always looking for more worthy 2600/7800 games to consider adding to the collection.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for watching!

[@jupitermenace9920]

Fun video!! A vote for both $5-10 2600s and 7800s.

[@OrdoNekro]

Good list, I'd be interested in your 7800 picks. The way I hear Atari guys talk about experiencing Space Invaders for the first time always makes me jealous. I suppose its the same for my generation and the Super Mario bros/Duck Hunt cart, but still. lol I wish I could have experienced Atari in its heyday

[@GenXGrownUp]

I think that's an apt comparison. It really upped the ante for what a home game could be.

[@edwardmclaughlin719]

Pro Tip: Be reincarnated on a different timeline by entering a black hole.

[@Dragonpixels78]

Great video as always! 7800 please... and Atlantis!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Noted!

[@CineG]

I still own both Defender and Pac-Man, each released to the Atari VCS in 1982. I can't praise Defender enough. It was a really, really amazing port.

[@uj7110]

I have the refurbished version on my xbox360.

[@allenantonio4389]

damn good list, jungle hunt, circus Atari , Sea quest, demon attack , space invaders 👌👌👍👍

[@sandal_thong8631]

Circus Atari was the one game from 1980 (or earlier) that I didn't get by 1983 but probably should have. It was better than two I did get: Star Raiders and Canyon Bomber. I ended up getting Clowns for the VIC-20 since I still wanted to play it again (I'd played it at a friend's house).

[@Evercade_Effect]

Great round up. I would like to see a 2600 $10 top 10. I would also like to see a 7800 top 10 $10.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks. Noted! 😀

[@atarileaf]

Nice list. I would have thought asteroids would be in there. Cheap and common but very fun port

[@billschlafly4107]

Pricecharting says $6.89 so that's prolly why it's not on the list.

[@SumDumGy]

Happy to have all these titles in my library already!

[@cheezyjokester]

It was so much fun watching this video and seeing games like Demon Attack and saying "Oh yeah I remember playing that!" We got a 2600 for Christmas when I was in the 4th grade. I remember begging my Dad most of the year for one. A lot of good memories playing that on our 19" color TV. Kaboom is still one of my most loved 2600 games.

[@tomevil6]

Great list! I think Cosmic Ark Should have been higher and where was Atlantis? I found many of these tiles at a Game store in my area for $3.00 and under, I consider myself lucky!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Atlantis clocks in at $6, but it's a must-own!

[@notagainwiththisdyingferfe7722]

Hey Jon when do we get your review of the 2600 plus? I totally agree with Space Invaders being number one. Thank y’all for all the hard work that goes into reviewing these games.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Atari wasn't able to provide me with a review unit, so I'm waiting for the regular release of the 2600+. You're quite welcome - thanks for watching!

[@notagainwiththisdyingferfe7722]

@@GenXGrownUp well that just sucks. I mean they should have sent you one as popular as y’all are. I bought one of the gamestation pros but haven’t opened it yet. I want to download the other games like you were talking about but my luck I’ll screw something up. I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed lmfao😀!!

[@GenXGrownUp]

@@notagainwiththisdyingferfe7722 I'm sure you can do it - it's REALLY easy!

[@gonzchi]

@@GenXGrownUp Not a big deal anyway... it is emulation, probably Stella. 😞 Very disappointed, I would have loved a new TIA chip like the original Flashback

[@DryPaperHammerBro]

Do the same for 7800!

[@unlimitedfreedom6500]

Love playing the 2600+

[@michaelbotting806]

It’s good to see that Atari have updated their compatibility list - a number of games that were previously untested are now listed at “pass” - including a number of the multicart titles such as Activision Super Hit Pak & Rad Action Pak - which I did not think would be possible with the 2600+

[@chrishensley5384]

Solid list. I would have to sub out Circus Atari for Yar's Revenge.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Excellent pick, but it's above the $5 limit and already included on the multi-cart! 😀

[@chrishensley5384]

Yar's Revenge showing under $5 on price charting for loose cart. I didnt realize it was on the multicart. I cant stand Circus Atari so I would swap with Demon Attack which is also under $5.

[@TheSupervillain316]

I vote for a $10 list as well. One big reason i want this system over the others is games i love that haven't been on there (and you listed at least 3)

[@nozthepointman7871]

Awesome video. Can you do another video recommendation for multiplayer Atari 2600 or even 7800?? It doesn't have to be under 5$ just affordable in general.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for watching and for the request. 😁

[@CDiArcade]

I just picked up Solaris for $3. That was one I've been hunting for in the wild for a while.

[@SatoshiMatrix1]

Sadly, the Canadian prices tend to be about double. Common 2600 games here are about $10 each including Jungle Hunt, SeaQuest and Circus Atari. I know because I bought them in the past few months and they were all $10 each. That said Combat, Pac-Man and Freeway are all about $5.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Oh, my. Another Canadian commenter on this same video feels that the Canadian market is way CHEAPER! You northerners need to get your stories straight if you're gonna corner this VCS cartridge market! 🍁😉

[@VEGANVANIA]

Where I'm at, $2 Canadian, Easily. EASILY.

[@SatoshiMatrix1]

@@GenXGrownUp Oh I wish that were true! I'm not even in a big city. I have visited a few shops that have 2600 games and yes, they are all $8ish each, but some are over $20 -- Dig Dug, Mr. Do, Pitfall 2, Q*Bert. Beamrider is $80. I'd like to get it but it's really hard to justify $80 for an Atari 2600 cartridge!

[@edwardmclaughlin719]

Where? I think your neighbors want to know.@@VEGANVANIA

[@Vaskomyr]

Have to ask, am I crazy that I kind of want one of these just to put on my shelf lol. Only have a little nostalgia for a few games like combat, pitfall etc.

[@ESLTeacherTom]

Good times!

[@billcook4768]

Yes, would like to see the top 10 games under $x series

[@robertdecker146]

What they(Atari) need to do, is simply make and sell compilation cartridges, for this newer edition system variation. Something like 5 games on each compilation cartridge.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I expect that's something they're considering.

[@andymanaus1077]

I love this list, however, I would strongly encourage people to purchase Stargate instead of Defender and Millipede instead of Centipede. The alternatives I suggest are essentially the same game as those in the list but with dramatically upgraded gameplay and better graphics. Stargate and Millipede are probably more than $5.00 but once you play either it's doubtful you'll ever want to go back to the originals that inspired them. A hint for Atari Defender: your ship disappears every time you fire. If you fire frantically and continually, your ship disappears almost completely, together with its collision box. Rapid firing means you can often fly through enemies without colliding with them. Seaquest is very unusual compared to most games of the era in that the difficulty level is such that most people can make their game last for many minutes, maybe even hours but the difficulty still gets high enough for the game to be frantic and fun. If you like to see how long you can play a single game, this is great one to try. Missile Command has a children's variation (from memory it is Game 31) which can also be played for many hours since the extra cities are awarded at about the same rate as you will lose cities. I was hospitalised in 1982 and had my parents bring my Atari VCS in so I could pass the time. I played a single kid's game of Missile Command for over 4 hours, much to the annoyance of my doctor who tried checkup on me halfway into the marathon session (no pause buttons on the original VCS). Yeah, doctoring is important but I don't think he grasped the critical nature of getting those million-point-game bragging rights.

[@sandal_thong8631]

My hand hurt when I tried playing Centipede last week so maybe I need a better controller. I haven't played Defender in ages.

[@ctbinary42]

When I snagged my 2600 jr I got Space Invaders and Yars' Revenge for just under $5. Is Yars on the combo cart?

[@GenXGrownUp]

It is!

[@ScottMcCullar]

I'm wondering if there is going to be a way to import in ROMs into the Atari 2600+ since the console is running with Stella emulation software. I lost all my old cartridges from my childhood years ago during divorce. I hate to have to go back and try to buy used ones all over again. I do see that the Atari 2600+ is coming with a cartridge that has 10 games. In the past, I've bought the Atari Flashback Classics for XBox One. I wish there would be a similar packaging that I would be willing to buy the Flashback Classics in a Cartridge if they had them bundled in groups like that. Bonus if there were the ACTUAL arcade ROMs to play also in an Atari 2600+. I guess I'm just pipedreaming... I'm close to pulling that trigger and buying one... but I just don't want to hunt down beat up used cartridges off eBay or garage sales. This GenXer is getting too old to go on a hunt. Even if the Atari 2600+ had a way to purchase games online with the console would be more enticing to me.

[@juliusmega7373]

are Homebrews like Miniature Golf Plus compatible ?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Lots of homebrews that use advanced techniques like bank-switching do not, but I don't know about that particular title.

[@lroby74]

Battlezone is a must to have on Atari 2600!

[@cxk7127]

8:05 Spend the extra money and get the enhanced copy too. You can never have too many copies of Berzerk!!

[@newmedia2862]

$4.99? Pff, i got my copy of SI for the 2600 for a measly $2.99. SOW, i really should try out some of those Imagic titles soon as ive never played any of them before

[@Wireless_Gadgets]

Remember the Coleco Gemini? The controller had both the joystick and full size paddle in one, I was hoping someone would remake that. Always hated the way the console like Atari used the pin connector setup. Please remake using USB-C

[@Michael-yp9ip]

I'll stick with my Gamestation Pro, thanks!

[@jbponzi1]

All good choices.

[@jmwhite0610]

Sorry if you have already commented on this. Are you going to redo your paddle test with the plus?

[@GenXGrownUp]

The super-sciency one with tape and a marker? 😜 I may do that. I devised that test for the AtGames unit becuase something felt "off" and I couldn't adequately explain it. If the 2600+ is smooth it may not warrant it. I'll withhold making a decision until I'm hands-on.

[@jmwhite0610]

Yeah, I loved that episode! Being an engineer myself, it wasn’t too sciency for me.

[@jimmylarson7856]

And here I just sold all my 2600 games a few years back 😐

[@GenXGrownUp]

Oh, no!

[@ariatorus]

The only game on this list I can't personally vouch for is Cosmic Ark, but that's just because it's the only one I haven't played yet!

[@mechamania]

The 7800 only sold 150,000 units, as compared to the 2600, which dropped into 30 million households-at a time when “Oh, he’s joking, honey; nobody owns two television set game consoles” was heard-and so even Games by Apollo’s (1982) _Lost Luggage_ for the 2600 sold far more copies than any 7800 game - but only because two per console woulda been overkill. Great game, for what it was ($5), but it’s hardly a fair comparison, considering that _Sneak n’ Peak_ ($1, swear to god, at Kay-Bee™️... ) was once a staple in the houses of millions who are still alive, to this day, while _Ninja Golf_ is some quirky game somebody had heard at ComiCon was kinda funny, they think... So, a separate top 7800 at XYZ price-point might be a good idea, considering the two consoles are so negatively correlated on those variables... Happy Thanksgiving! 🍻

[@dreadtheweekend]

Atari 2600 Space Invaders was brilliant, what a bargain for anyone who buys it at such a low price. I loved the simultaneous 2 player mode. It’s non-inclusion on the Flashback consoles always put me off buying one of those.

[@VEGANVANIA]

Here in Canada, _every_ Atari 2600 cartridge is less than five bucks: even in Retro gaming shops (not on sidewalks, not at garage sales, etc.) that whole generation of original hardware is in the "you can't even *give* it away" category. Short term, the release of the 2600+ could double the price around here, and they'd still be cheap.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Must be your region. Other Canadians in this same comments section talk about extremely high prices. 🍁

[@VEGANVANIA]

@@GenXGrownUp Game Gear carts, also, are extremely cheap in Canada, in my experience, and are scarce in the United States.

[@jeffm5056]

Just bought my wife an Xbox Series X for Christmas. I just want an Atari 2600+. I still have my OG Ataris, but a 2600+ would be far more reliable. And I still have all my games from the 70's and 80's.

[@shaughnessy1989]

I like the idea of the ten dollar games

[@thomascolucci4815]

My question to u good sir is how do u not put pitfall as number one, Every one loved it, how ever defender is my number one to each there own

[@GenXGrownUp]

Remember, I didn't pick 'em -- the users at Atari Age did! That being said, Pitfall comes in well above our $5 limit for this list, so maybe it'll make another?

[@Injectorman]

Honestly i would to have this! I will buys this. And its cartages!

[@GenXGrownUp]

👌

[@one7decimal2eight]

Is frogger and air sea battle more than 5 bucks loose?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Remember, they must be not only under $5, but also in the top 12 or so based on the Atari Age poll. 😀

[@sandal_thong8631]

Frogger was a top seller in its day. Not sure why they felt the need to make an enhanced version on cassette in 1983 for the Supercharger.

[@KeithPhillips]

There is a chain (yes) of retro game shops within 45min or so from me which regularly had these "buy 2, get 1 free" deals on all VCS carts. The release of the 2600+ is going to clear those guys out 🤣

[@danandtab7463]

I'm surprised Combat is THAT cheap. I mean I already have it, but as simple as it is, it's great fun if you have two players.

[@thegamesninja3119]

The fun is back Oh yessiree With the 2600+ from Ataree. It's a video system with classics galore from Space Invaders to cars that roar. A real hit joystick controls the screen Solaris is hot, Midnight Magic's mean. One more thing it's got a special low price, Under 5 bucks! 5 bucks?! Now isn't that nice? The fun is back Oh yessiree It's the 2600+ from Ataree"

[@catholicactionbibleonlyist1813]

I would replace chopper command with defender for number 10 Some of cart are going under $5.00,I have it on the Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits then as standalone

[@jeremiahthomas8140]

I prefer Defender to Chopper Command, so I would not have done that.

[@sandal_thong8631]

The game that I never got was Defender II or Star Gate, which came out in 1984. I think The Empire Strikes Back is a better Defender-like game than Chopper Command.

[@ZiggaRats]

if you have 4 paddle controllers, Warlords is such a fun game!

[@dennisaylen813]

The mini console looks super cute, but doesn't play Champ Games 😞

[@GenXGrownUp]

🥲

[@VulpisFoxfire]

Huh. I've owned 3 of the games on your list...Defender, Berzerk, and Space Invaders.

[@johnketo2150]

Yes. Bump up the budget and Atari 7800 cartridges, please. Most of the launch titles can be had for cheap still sealed in boxes, loose would be even cheaper. It is really only the Activision/Absolute/Froggo games and late releases that are expensive.

[@fionagibson3314]

How did you get those prices, in Australia you would be lucky to get any cartridge under $15 if you where buying bulk, that would be about $10. American

[@GenXGrownUp]

I appreciate you commenting. If you watched the video, though, I explain very clearly how we arrived at our list and their prices.

[@fionagibson3314]

@@GenXGrownUp sorry didn't mean to disrespect you, the prices in Australia are so high, that is the comment.

[@provisionalhypothesis]

And the cart gougers are out already. I knew this would happen.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Oh, what have you seen?

[@_zoinks2554]

Until now, lol. They mass produced many of these carts (millions) and this was a time when gaming was just for kids. Most of the games haven't held up well compared to the 8-16 bits. So it's basically a small Gen X nostalgia group that has any interest. I had a great time playing Kaboom against my cousin in the early 80's, River Raid, Pitfall, etc but there are only a handful worth revisiting imo.

[@sandal_thong8631]

I think only 27 games sold over 1 million carts.

[@CP-ih6zq]

Circus Atari is great , another one of those games where you get into a “zen state” and the outside world disappears. One of the few games I was able to flip the score on.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Wow, that's impressive!

[@Apexflipper]

I would add Yars Revenge and Pitfall if they are $5 or less

[@GenXGrownUp]

Yars' is already on the multicart, but both Pitfall & Yars' were well above $5. Good picks, though!

[@StephenFinkNRP]

I haven't seen any Atari games for under 5 dollars anywhere, and it's only going to get worse after everybody that gets the new machine starts buying. Luckily I have a pretty good collection already.

[@retrojoe85]

...in fact, 2600 Space Invaders was a way better game than the original Arcade game, it's good to hear it from someone!ù It's also nice to see the amazing Jungle Hunt in your list, it was one of my childhood's games but, despite that, the 2600 versione was brilliant without any doubt.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Sounds like we're on the same page!

[@retrojoe85]

@@GenXGrownUp that's awesome, Jon!

[@mark-andrews]

The prices will be correct at the time of recording I don't doubt that, but surely this brand new hardware could potentially spike the prices of these carts?

[@GenXGrownUp]

That's a distinct possibility. I'd expect the prices to rise a bit, but stay comparable in relation to other games, so these should continue to be the best & least expensive even if they crawl above $5.

[@lo1bo2]

Would a top 5 2600 games under $26 and a top 5 7800 games under $78 be excessive?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Haha! If I run out of easier-to-explain concepts, I'll give this one a shot!

[@ddw1272]

Let's see the $10 tier with maybe a bonus of the best and cheapest 7800 game. Also, i would love to see a compare/contrast video of the Gamestation Pro and Flashback Gold (though i think GP may have won that battle just by being in Costco)

[@VEGANVANIA]

That _Circus Atari_ should be rated 18+. Gruesome.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hahaha!

[@talesfromthejundlandwastes5498]

Wondering if the Flashback 50th Paddles with work with the 2600+ ?!!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Based on what I know so far I'm going to guess, yes they will work, but they may not cover the entire range of motion. I'd put it at 50/50.

[@talesfromthejundlandwastes5498]

@@GenXGrownUp Fingers Crossed - Ta Jon!

[@billschlafly4107]

Unless you hate Ebay, just buy a big box of games.

[@katmacoconnor]

💜

[@JumboJosh-lv3mo]

The 7800: Am I a joke to you? The 7800 gets no love, but can play all 2600 games, and even if it was price, why didn’t pac-man make it on the list? I have 8 copies and I don’t even have a freaking 2600, or 7800.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Pac-Man didn't make it because it wasn't in the top ten under five dollars. Same with 7800 games, but IIRC, I explain that toward the end.

[@katmacoconnor]

Ooooooooo… *spreadsheets*….

[@GenXGrownUp]

Got 'em printed out all over my bedsheets. 🎶

[@katmacoconnor]

@@GenXGrownUp 😹

[@dancero643]

defender is terrible😄if you shoot continuously you become immune to enemies. Looks like game produced in 1 week

[@XV250]

Get Stargate for 2600 - it's an improved version that is a lot closer to arcade Defender.

[@jeremiahthomas8140]

It is not quite that easy. Sometimes you do have enemy shots pass through you, which I always liked, but you still get killed plenty.

[@adamv242]

When did we become the 'old people'????

[@GenXGrownUp]

It was gradual, but it sure snuck up on us!

[@darkridearts]

The most affordable retro game system to collect for. I’ve bought a ton of carts leading up to this console.

[@The_Real_DCT]

One of. Intellivision is pretty cheap as well, I can probably say the same about Colecovision outside of getting a working console anyway. Odyssey 2 is crazy cheap as well.

[@SoulforSale]

The Atari 2600+ is the cheapest console to collect for.

[@mknightstalkerx]

I hope this new system doesn't bring the cost up for them.

[@SoulforSale]

@@mknightstalkerx a few years ago these cartridges were 50¢ each.

[@SumDumGy]

@@SoulforSaleMuch more than a few. I’ve been collecting for the console for years and have never seen prices you describe.

[@SoulforSale]

@@SumDumGy dkoldies had .79¢ carts for the longest time. I've been collecting since '78

[@SumDumGy]

@@SoulforSale What is that?

[@VEGANVANIA]

Oh, man… not a single one of these games has decent music… I believe that not a single one has any music at all (unless, perhaps, I'm forgetting a 30 second "Game Over" ditty?). If it isn't depressing enough playing a game that has no possible ending other than your own death (in the context of a bleak, black-background world of endlessly respawning enemies at higher and higher levels of difficulty) the lack of music just adds to the prison-like aesthetic of the Atari era of gaming. No offense. Hey, hey… I said "no offense"!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hey, that doesn't just make it all better! 😉 "Music" is a construct - free your mind! Seriously, to me, the harsh square tones, blips, and bloops are like music to my ears. When the Atari tries to do music it's hit or miss, but the very texture of the audio from a VCS make me as happy as most "real" music. Same as the sound when I walk into an arcade: the sweet, sweet cacaphony.

[@VEGANVANIA]

Ha ha ha ha ha. ;-) @@GenXGrownUp

[@sandal_thong8631]

Vanguard had some music (from Flash Gordon) when you go invulnerable, and Moon Patrol has some good music that you can turn off if you want.

[@lurkerrekrul]

What's the point of buying actual Atari 2600 games, when a bunch of them don't work on the new system?

[@GenXGrownUp]

A bunch of them? Fewer than a dozen out of hundreds are known to be incompatible. So the point of buying actual Atari 2600 games is in order to play the overwhelming majority that work fine.

[@lurkerrekrul]

@@GenXGrownUp I just watched a review of the 2600+ where a bunch of different games wouldn't work for him, even after cleaning the contacts, including some games that are marked as working, like Zaxxon. He couldn't get any homebrew 7800 games to work and his Atari 7800 Cuttle Cart also didn't work.He couldn't get the video touchpad or any of his keyboard controllers to work with Star Raiders either.