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The Atari 2600 was first released in North America in September 1977 and featured 9 launch titles: Air-Sea Battle, Basic Math, Blackjack, Combat, Indy 500, Star Ship, Street Racer, Surround and Video Olympics. The final licensed Atari 2600 game released in North America was Secret Quest in 1989, and the final licensed game released in Europe was Klax and Acid Drop in 1990 and 1992. Even with their 1980s limited colors and block graphics these games are still entertaining to play today! We have over 500 Atari 2600 games for you to play online for free using our Atari 2600 Javascript Emulator.
This game is mobile device friendly and Iphone compatible. Enjoy!
Instructions and Keyboard Controls towards bottom of page.
Click “Game Reset” or F12 to Start Game
INSTRUCTIONS:
If you grew up in the 80’s you shouldn’t need instructions!! You might find some help at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Atari_2600_games and look up the game you need assistance playing.
CONTROLS:
Click “Game Reset” or F12 to Begin/Restart Game
Arrow Keys – Move
Space bar to fire/action button
ACTIVISION BOXING INSTRUCTIONS Most people have fun with Activision video game cartridges as soon as they plug them in and start playing. So go ahead! Use your Joystick Controllers. And when you're ready to learn a few Boxing tricks, read these simple instructions. O.K., shake hands and come out swinging... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boxing Basics 1. Hook up your video game system. Follow manufacturer's instructions. 2. With power OFF, plug in game cartridge. 3. Turn power ON. If no picture appears, check connection of your game system to TV, then try steps 1-3 again. 4. Select game with game select switch. Game 1: You against the Activision computer (he's in black). Game 2: You against another player. 5. Use left Joystick Controller for boxer in white and to play against the computer (Game 1). 6. Use right Joystick Controller for boxer in black (Game 2). 7. Hold Joystick Controller with red button at upper left. Push button to punch. Hold down for combination punching. 8. Choose your difficulty or handicap for each player (or the computer): a(up)--Slow down a bit b(down)--Normal speed --------------------------------- |Note to owners of Sears | |Tele-Game Video Arcade system: | | | | Difficulty switches are called| | skill left (or right) player | | and a(up) is expert and | | b(down) is novice. | --------------------------------- 9. Press game reset to start each 2-minute round. 10. Scoring (top of screen): Long jabs = 1 point each Close power punches = 2 points each 100 points is K.O. (It's tough, but you can do it.) Best score at end of match is the winner! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Features of Boxing by Activision Scoring Points: When you get near enough to your opponent to throw a punch, press the red button. Each punch moves your opponent slightly back and away from the punch. If you move him to the ropes, he can't easily duck the next punch, and you can set up a real scoring barrage. But don't get caughton the ropes yourself! Watch your distance. If you move in too close, the computer gets tougher; but if you're too far away, you can't land scoring punches. Give yourself a fighting chance. Put your difficulty setting (the left one) down to b and set the computer's difficulty control (the right one) up to a. Then, when you're ready for a really tough bout, tkae the computer on at b and see how well you do. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW TO BE A CHAMPION AT BOXING BY ACTIVISION Tips from Bob Whitehead, designer of Boxing Bob Whitehead, a senior member of Activsion's design team, began designing games for the Atari system in 1977 and worked on numerous well-known game titles. He is busily at work on new games for Activision. "I wanted Boxing to be fun to play the first time you try it, but I designed some little tricks into the game that will make it more challenging the more you play. "You'll find that the way to win at Boxing it to hit and dance, hit and dance (just like the pros). Draw off your opponent's jabs by making him punch while you're dancing quickly out of his reach. And watch out! When he gets behind, he gets better. But hang in there is you get behind; after the first minute (of each two-minute bout), the computer gets a little tired, and his reactions slow down. Come on strong at the end of the round and you might still catch him. By the way, I shortened the rounds to 2 minutes because... well, you'll see why when you've gone a couple rounds. "Your best strategy for winning is to jab your opponent until you move him to the ropes, then charge in, mit it up in close, and keep your red button pressed down. You may be able to repeat a punching combination that builds up your point score fast. "But--please--be fair to newcomers. Give yourself a handicap when you're showing them Boxing. We don't want you to lose your friends. Bob Whitehead ACTIVISION Activision, Inc., Drawer No. 7287, Mountain View, CA 94039 (c) 1980 Activision AG-002-03 Rev. 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This document converted to html by gchance@ecst.csuchico.edu. -------------------Atari 2600 Instructions Archive-------------------
REQUIRMENTS:
Our Atari 2600 emulator utilizes Javascript to run in your browser. No plugin is required, but a fast modern web browser will enhance the game play.
Emulation on mobile devices will drain your battery quite fast. I recommend playing while device is plugged into charger.
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