Atari 2600

The Atari 2600, released by Atari in 1977, was one of the first successful home video game consoles and helped popularize interchangeable game cartridges. Originally launched as the Video Computer System (VCS), it featured simple joystick-based gameplay and an extensive library of over 500 games, including iconic titles like Combat, Adventure, and Pitfall!. Its success established the home console market and cemented Atari as an early leader in the video game industry.