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Asteroids (Atari 2600, 1981)

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Item specifics

Condition
Very good: An item that is used but still in very good condition. No damage to the jewellery case or ...
Platform
Atari 2600
Video Game Series
Asteroids Series
Publisher
Atari Inc.
Genre
Shooter
Game Name
Asteroids

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Dispensing with the tough-to-duplicate vector images found in the coin-op classic, the space rocks in Asteroids for the Atari 2600 are rendered via raster graphics, which are colorful and certainly adequate, but in this case blink when the screen gets crowded. Luckily, the game keeps intact what made the original great -- namely the fun and challenge of flying around space while destroying asteroids and listening to forboding, explosive sound effects. The ship is a little harder to maneuver, but the designers cleverly incorporated the five-button control scheme into Atari's one-button joystick. There are numerous gameplay options not found in the original, including various difficulty levels and the ability to play without satellites or UFOs, and without the potential for extra lives. In addition, players can substitute shields or a "flip" function (turns the ship 180 degrees in a split second) for hyperspace. The ship can only fire off two bullets at a time (as opposed to four) and the asteroids don't change course or velocity when shot, but this is an excellent arcade port nonetheless, especially considering the limitations of the system.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Atari Inc.
eBay Product ID (ePID)
170286730

Product Key Features

Genre
Shooter
Video Game Series
Asteroids Series
Platform
Atari 2600
Game Name
Asteroids

Additional Product Features

Release Year
1981
Number of Players
1-2
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Control Elements
Gamepad/Joystick

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  • by rmel65
    24 Jan, 2014

    The most fun you can have alone! (Well almost)

    Now just to be clear this is the ORIGINAL cartridge game for the old Atari 2600 console. One of the best games ever made for this system! Simple and fun, it is easy to get lost for hours playing. If you're an old fart like me you understand that the simplicity of these games makes them timeless!

  • by gmpc-35
    11 Sep, 2019

    Great game

    The cartridge was delivered before the promised date and plays perfectly.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: txchris0814

  • by brianmorgan
    30 Dec, 2020

    Perfect condition

    Works great. No issues. Would buy from again.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: cmspar01

  • by 2yR3XfriTXi@Deleted
    10 Jan, 2018

    love it!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: best_natural_selection

  • by jotay-3823
    23 May, 2024

    Awesome came as promised!

    Awesome came as promised!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: mattsgameexchange

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