Atari and Activision to Re-release 39 Classic Games on Physical Cartridges for Atari 2600 Console

Users will receive four "collections" of games from Atari and Activision, compatible with Atari 2600+, 7800+ consoles, as well as the original Atari 2600 and 7800. The first set, containing 10 physical cartridges, patches, and pins, is expected to be shipped in November of this year.

Atari and Activision have prepared a pleasant gift for retro gamers and beyond. They plan to re-release 39 games for the original Atari 2600 console. This is not about digital copies, but physical cartridges: the first batch is expected to be released this year.

A total of four "collections" are planned, the first of which will be the Treasure Collection. It will include the following ten games: Pitfall!, River Raid, Freeway, MegaMania, Chopper Command, Sky Jinks, Dragster, Dolphin, Barnstorming, and Grand Prix.

In addition to physical cartridges, each game box will contain a "collectible woven patch and enamel pin." The same items will be included in each subsequent collection. Regarding compatibility, Atari states that each of these games is "compatible with Atari 2600+, 7800+ consoles, as well as the original Atari 2600 and 7800."

The Treasure Collection is already available for pre-order for 217.95 euros (21,711 rubles). In addition, each game can be purchased separately for 30.95 euros (3,083 rubles). A deluxe set containing all four collections is also available for 870.95 euros (86,761 rubles). There is also a Superfan bundle for 1175.95 euros (117,145 rubles).

It includes all four Deluxe collections, 10 standard games, 12 metal collectible cards, as well as a woven patch and enamel pin for each game from the Deluxe editions.

Atari x Activision Collection – Pre-order Pitfall!, River Raid, and more classic Activision games
Collection trailer from Atari's YouTube channel

The first collection is expected to be shipped in November 2026.

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