Galaxian Atari 2600 Game Cartridge Atari NTSC-U/C 1983 Arcade Shoot Em Up

Brand: Atari

Game Name: Galaxian

Platform: Atari 2600 Video Computer System console

Publisher: Atari

Release Year: 1983

Genre: Arcade shoot 'em up

Rating: Not Rated (pre-ESRB release)

Region Code: NTSC-U/C (US/Canada)

MPN: 2684

Format: Cartridge-based video game for Atari 2600 VCS

Features: Home console adaptation of the classic Galaxian arcade shooter, fixed-screen space combat with player-controlled starfighter moving horizontally along the bottom of the screen, waves of alien attackers that break formation and dive-bomb the player, score-based gameplay with increasing difficulty and extra lives awarded at point milestones, designed for single-player use with a standard Atari joystick controller.

Packaging: Original black plastic Atari 2600 video game cartridge with front label featuring Galaxian spacecraft artwork, metallic silver border, and ATARI 2600 branding plus The Arcade Classic subtitle.

Inclusions: Galaxian Atari 2600 game cartridge only as shown; original cardboard box, instruction manual, and other paper inserts are not included.

Details: Licensed home version of Namco's landmark fixed shooter, bringing arcade-style alien attack waves to the Atari 2600 console for play on compatible NTSC television sets when used with an Atari 2600 system (sold separately).

Label text: Use with joystick controller and 1983 Atari, Inc.

Keywords: Galaxian, Atari 2600 game, arcade shooter, shoot em up, video game cartridge, retro gaming, NTSC-U/C