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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
ATARI 2600
RealSports BASKETBALL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 1
2. GAME PLAY 2
3. USING THE CONTROLLERS 3
4. CONSOLE CONTROLS 4
5. GAME VARIATIONS 5
6. SCOREBOARD 5
1. INTRODUCTION
For real excitement and competition, the name of the game is ATARI
RealSports. The enhanced graphics and realistic sound effects of
the RealSports lineup bring video sports to life! Best of all, you
don't even need an opponent - all of the RealSports games feature a
challenging one-player option that lets you play against the computer.
RealSports Basketball has it all: fast-breaking, board-pounding
basketball action. Play great defense, steal the ball, and drive down court
for the winning point as the clock expires! Play against a friend or the
computer. It's on you - be the best!
2. GAME PLAY
The basic rules of basketball apply, with some modification.
Like regular basketball, the object of ATARI RealSports BASKETBALL
is to score more points than your opponent. You advance the ball
toward the basket by running and passing according to the directions
you select with your Joystick Controller.
Each team has two players. Both players are controlled in unison by
the Joystick.
You can play against the computer in a one-person game; or you can
compete against another person in a two-player game.
The clock runs continuously during plays.
There are no time outs, no penalties, no shot clock, no 3-point shots,
no foul line shots and no running out-of-bounds (player as well as
ball). Each game consists of four quarters.
(Figure 1)
3. USING THE CONTROLLERS
Use your Joystick to:
Direct your two players
Direct your shot/pass (In combination with the fire button)
Use the fire button to:
Pass the ball (In combination with a direction Input by the controller)
Shoot (in combination with a direction input by the controller)
Use your Joystick Controllers with this ATARI Game Program cartridge.
Be sure the controller cables are firmty plugged into the CONTROLLER
jacks at the back of your ATARI 2600 Video Computer System game. For
one-player games, use the Joystick plugged into the LEFT CONTROLLER jack.
Hold the Joystick with the red button to your upper left, toward the
television screen. (See your Owner's Manual for further details.)
Move Up
Move Move
Diagonally | Diagonally
\ /
Move Left - + - Move Right
/ \
Move | Move
Diagonally Diagonally
Move Down
4. CONSOLE CONTROLS
GAME SELECT SWITCH
You can choose a one-player or a two-player game. Press the GAME
SELECT switch until your choice is indicated by the scoreboard. The
LEFT # shows whether it's a 1 or 2 player game. The RIGHT # is the
game variation (1-12).
GAME RESET SWITCH
After you have selected your game, press the GAME RESET switch
to begin a new game.
TV TYPE SWITCH
Set this switch to COLOR if you're playing on a color television set.
Set It to B-W to play the game in black and white.
DIFFICULTY SWITCHES
The LEFT difficulty switch enables/disables (A/B) the foul detection.
If this feature is enabled, a foul will be called for illegal
contact, which results in the ball being turned over to your opponent.
The RIGHT difficulty switch affects the behavior of the computer's
defense (A - intense, B - relaxed).
NOTE
Always turn the console POWER switch OFF when inserting or removing
an ATARI Game Program cartridge. This will protect the electronic
components and prolong the life of your ATARI 26OO Video Computer
System game.
5. GAME VARIATIONS
1 3:00 Fast Computer
2 3:00 Slow Computer
3 5:00 Fast Computer
4 5:00 Slow Computer
5 8:00 Fast Computer
6 8:00 Slow Computer
7 3:00 Fast Human
8 3:00 Slow Human
9 5:00 Fast Human
10 5:00 Slow Human
11 8:00 Fast Human
12 8:00 Slow Human
6. SCOREBOARD
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Home Team: | |
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Visitors: | |
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Home Team: | |
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Visitors: | |
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Home Team: | |
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Visitors: | |
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Home Team: | |
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Visitors: | |
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RealSports Baketball
ATARI
A Warner Communications Company
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.
KEYBOARD CONTROLS
