Pong Rom Atari — 2600 [better]

When Atari launched the VCS (Variable Computer System) in 1977, the company had a problem. Sears, the major retailer, wanted exclusive rights to sell the console under its "Tele-Games" brand. Sears also wanted a Pong game. However, Atari had already licensed the Pong name to other devices.

The ROM is widely available as "Video Olympics (1977) (Atari).bin." Legally, you should own a physical copy of the cartridge, but given its ubiquity and age, it remains one of the most preserved pieces of software in gaming history. pong rom atari 2600

It represents the awkward bridge between the dedicated Pong consoles of 1975 (like the Atari Home Pong) and the programmable cartridge revolution of 1978. It is the Atari 2600 showing its roots. When Atari launched the VCS (Variable Computer System)