Laser Blast Atari 2600 Video Game Cartridge Activision Shooter NTSC-U/C 1981

Brand: Activision

Game Name: Laser Blast

Platform: Atari 2600 Video Computer System console

Publisher: Activision

Release Year: 1981

Genre: Shooter, shoot 'em up

Rating: Not Rated (pre-ESRB video game)

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

MPN: AG-008

Format: Cartridge-based video game for the Atari 2600 home console

Features: Single-player arcade-style shooter where players pilot a flying craft and fire laser beams at enemy ground bases, simple joystick and single-button controls, score display at the top of the screen with extra life indicators, four selectable difficulty settings labeled Game 1: Cadet level, Game 2: Lieutenant level, Game 3: Captain level, and Game 4: Commander level, designed for one player using the left joystick controller.

Packaging: Original black Activision plastic cartridge housing with brown marbled front label artwork featuring an in-game screenshot and large white LASER BLAST title text.

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

Details: Early 1980s home console shooter created by David Crane for the Atari 2600 Video Computer System, requiring a compatible Atari 2600 console and joystick controller (sold separately) for play.

Keywords: Laser Blast, Atari 2600 game, Activision shooter, shoot 'em up, retro video game, NTSC-U/C, 1981 cartridge