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The Atari 2600 was first released in North America in September 1977 and featured 9 launch titles: Air-Sea BattleBasic MathBlackjackCombatIndy 500Star ShipStreet RacerSurround 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

Testcart

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


TRANSCRIBED ORIGINAL ATARI GAME MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS
Atari 2600 Testcart plus
by Paul Slocum
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The Testcart plus is an Atari 2600 cartridge designed to test an Atari 2600 console and controllers. The cartridge allows you to test color, sound, the console switches, and several controllers. 

Color Test Screen
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When you insert the cartridge and turn on the console, a color test pattern will be displayed and a song will begin playing. This will allow you to verify that the sound and color are working. Note that color saturation and hue will vary from Atari to Atari, so if the colors are a little off, it is normal. No color at all, or mixed up colors may indicate a problem. After a short delay, the Controller Test Screen will be displayed. To jump immediately to the Controller Test Screen, press and release Game Select. To lock the Color Test Screen on, press and release Game Select and Game Reset simultaneously. 

Controller Test Screen
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This screen allows you to test the console switches and several controllers. It simultaneously displays the position of all switches and controllers, so all you have to do is flip a switch or insert a controller to test it. Console Switches:

DFL - position of the Left Difficulty switch (A/B)
DFR - position of the Right Difficulty switch (A/B)
SEL - position of the Game Select switch (0/1)
RES - position of the Game Reset switch (0/1)
BW - position of the Color/B&W switch (BW/COL)

Joysticks:
The diagram at the top indicates the status of the left and right joysticks. When a joystick is inserted and moved, an arrow will appear showing the direction moved. The circle will become solid when the button is pressed. A trackball can also be tested.

Keyboards:
The KEYBOARDL and KEYBOARDR indicate the button pressed on the left and right keyboard controllers. Video Touch Pads and Kids Controllers can also be tested this way. The keyboard indicators may show odd values when testing other controllers. This is normal.

Paddles:
The two left and two right paddles control the four colored bars at the bottom of the screen. The left and right arrows on the joystick indicators will appear when the paddle buttons are pressed.




(c) 2002 Paul Slocum 
http://www.mindspring.com/~paul-slocum

Distribution:
The ROM image for the Testcart may be distributed freely provided that this text file is included with the ROM.

Permission is NOT granted for any individual to manufacture or distribute cartridge versions of the ROM code for another end user under any circumstances.

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.

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SAMPLE IPHONE GAMEPLAY SCREENSHOT

Emulation on mobile devices will drain your battery quite fast. I recommend playing while device is plugged into charger.


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Testcart Arcade Game Emulated on the Atari 2600. Play Testcart in your web browser or mobile phone. This Atari 2600 console emulator provides very accurate Testcart gameplay. Testcart is a classic 1980s Atari 2600 video game.