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Teichbachtal near Gütenbach/Simonswald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
 
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360-degree projection of microvessels in wholemount specimen. The capillaries form a honeycomb-like pattern beneath the crypt openings. In the projection, a 2-D micrograph was added to illustrate the association between the microvessels and crypts.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common Atari 2600 queries

What was the original name of Atari 2600?

It was initially released as the Atari Video Computer System (VCS) in 1977 and rebranded as Atari 2600 in 1982 alongside the Atari 5200 launch.

When was Atari 2600 released?

The console launched in North America in late 1977, Europe in 1978, France in 1982, Brazil in 1983, and Japan as Atari 2800 in October 1983.

What CPU powers Atari 2600?

It uses an 8-bit MOS Technology 6507 processor running at 1.19 MHz, a cost-reduced version of the 6502 with fewer address pins limiting memory access.

How much RAM does Atari 2600 have?

The console has 128 bytes of RAM for game state, scratch space, and call stack, requiring creative programming to manage limited resources.

What is bank switching in Atari 2600?

Bank switching allowed games like Asteroids from 1980 to exceed the 4 KB addressable memory limit by swapping ROM sections, enabling larger 8 KB cartridges.

Why was Space Invaders important?

The 1980 home conversion of Taito's Space Invaders became the first licensed arcade port, selling 1.25 million copies and doubling the install base to over 2 million.

Quick Facts

Key Takeaway Atari 2600 popularized home cartridge gaming but poor management led to the 1983 crash.