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Atari 2600 Buying Guide
What to look for when buying a vintage Atari 2600.
Six-switch and four-switch woodgrain consoles are most common. Test them with composite or RF adapters.
Avoid sellers that don't show the unit powering on. Look for consistent 2600/7800 switch consoles for maximum compatibility.
Games like Pitfall, River Raid, and Asteroids are inexpensive and easy to find.