Atari 2600

The Atari 2600 is one of the first home game consoles, and one of the most successful at the time. Though it could be seen as the Grandfather of Consoles, it was also nearly the Grim Reaper, contributing to the industry collapse years later.

Total games: 814

Manufacturer: Atari

Released: October 31st, 1977

Install Base: 30,000,000

Original Price: $200

Also known as: Atari VCS, Atari 2800, Sears Video Arcade, Sears Video Arcade II, and 2600