Atari's 2800 Story - How They Failed To Conquer Japan (Again)

The Atari 2800 was Atari's attempt to bring their 2600 VCS games console to Japan in 1983. Having tried and failed to crack the Japanese market 10 years previously, and finding themselves up against the newly launched Nintendo Famicom, it was always going to be an uphill battle. But this quirky and interesting take on the Atari 2600 is fascinating in its own right, so let's learn the story of how it came to be and take a closer look at the hardware and games! The story of this console was sadly overlooked by atari50 and atari vault so I'll tell it here as part of the 50th anniversary celebration. Support the channel! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ctrlaltrees Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7aGwKsc40TYqDJfjggeKg/join Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/ctrlaltrees Relevant Links: The Brewing Academy - Ultimate Atari Video Mod: https://thebrewingacademy.com/collections/ultimate-atari-video-uav Atari 2800 / Sears Video Arcade II UAV Mod Guide: https://ctrl-alt-rees.com/2022