The Atari 2600, originally known as the Atari Video Computer System, was released by Atari in North America in 1977. It was preceded by Pong and succeeded by Atari 5200.

1982

Action-Adventure. In this Atari 2600 game, use inventory items to pass obstacles and find the Ark of the Covenant.

Action Game: Spider-Man climbs buildings while avoiding the Green Goblin.

1981

Multidirectional Shoot 'Em Up. A spaceship fires at asteroids to prevent its own destruction.

1978

Brick-Breaking Game. The brick-breaking game that popularized the genre.