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[[Image:FirstHomestarAtari.PNG|thumb|Homestar's Atari debut]]
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The '''[[Wikipedia:Atari 2600|Atari 2600]]''' is an old video game system and a running gag in the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work, with Atari characters, games and controllers appearing often. Quite possibly the simplest video game system of all time, the Atari 2600's single button, single joystick controller conveys the feeling of a simpler, easier time.  It featured games such as [[Wikipedia:Asteroids (arcade game)|Asteroids]], [[Wikipedia:PONG|PONG]], and [[Wikipedia:Missile Command (video game)|Missile Command]].
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The '''[[Wikipedia:Atari 2600|Atari 2600]]''' became an iconic home video game system of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Along with systems such as the [[Intellivision#ColecoVision|ColecoVision]] and the [[Nintendo|NES]], [[The Brothers Chaps]] played Atari growing up. They often include homages to Atari games, characters, hardware, and graphic styles in [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]].
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The Atari 2600's single-button, single-joystick controller and simple, blocky graphics convey the feeling of a simpler, easier time.  While the system was innovative at the time — featuring a cartridge system and color graphics — by comparison, the system now seems primitive. Thus, [[Strong Bad]], always an aficionado of [[Strong Bad's Technology|outdated technology]], has a particular affinity for Atari-style games. Fortunately for him, the game developers at [[Videlectrix]] have produced quite a library of such games.
== Characters ==
== Characters ==
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== Graphics ==
== Graphics ==
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The graphics of the Atari 2600 are extremely pixelated and [[Strong Bad's Technology|low-tech]]. Atari graphics appear in the following toons.
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*[[In Search of the Yello Dello]] — Specifically, this appearance is a reference to the game Pitfall.
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*'''Debut:''' [[In Search of the Yello Dello]] - Specifically, this appearance is a reference to the game Pitfall.
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*[[Second Games Menu]]
*[[Second Games Menu]]
*Email [[duck pond]]
*Email [[duck pond]]
*[[Main Page 13]]
*[[Main Page 13]]
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*[[Everybody to the Limit]]
*[[HomestarRunner.com PAY PLUS!]]
*[[HomestarRunner.com PAY PLUS!]]
*[[Everything Else, Volume 3]] (The menus and the interior of the [[Everything Else DVD Artwork#Disc Three|case]])
*[[Everything Else, Volume 3]] (The menus and the interior of the [[Everything Else DVD Artwork#Disc Three|case]])
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*[[SBCG4AP Collector's DVD]] (menus)
== System and Controller ==
== System and Controller ==
[[Image:hsr rpg atari2600 tv.jpg|thumb|right|Real-life Homestar Runner computer magic]]
[[Image:hsr rpg atari2600 tv.jpg|thumb|right|Real-life Homestar Runner computer magic]]
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The Atari 2600 is blocky and black, and the controller is similar with a joystick and button. They have occassionally made appearances in various toons.
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The Atari 2600 is blocky and black, and the controller is similar with a joystick and button. They have occasionally made appearances in various toons.
*'''Debut:''' [[In Search of the Yello Dello]] — An Atari 2600 joystick is watermarked on the first deleted scene's description page.
*'''Debut:''' [[In Search of the Yello Dello]] — An Atari 2600 joystick is watermarked on the first deleted scene's description page.
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*[[Strong Bad's Room Main Page]] — [[Strong Bad's Room]] has an Atari 2600 system.
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*[[Strong Bad Main Page]] — [[Strong Bad's Room]] has an Atari 2600 system.
*[[Main Page 13]] — Its icon is an Atari 2600 controller.
*[[Main Page 13]] — Its icon is an Atari 2600 controller.
*[[Puppet Time]] — An Atari 2600 system is the last item Homestar steals from Strong Bad.
*[[Puppet Time]] — An Atari 2600 system is the last item Homestar steals from Strong Bad.
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*Email [[space program]] — An Atari 2600 joystick is [[Duct Tape|duct taped]] onto the real [[The Proud Anselmo|Proud Anselmo]].
*Email [[space program]] — An Atari 2600 joystick is [[Duct Tape|duct taped]] onto the real [[The Proud Anselmo|Proud Anselmo]].
*[[Kid Speedy]] — The fake online play's loading screen features two Atari joysticks being connected via the Internet.
*[[Kid Speedy]] — The fake online play's loading screen features two Atari joysticks being connected via the Internet.
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*Email [[concert]] — Strong Bad and Strong Sad play an unseen Atari game in their [[Strong Bad's Basement|basement]].
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*Email [[concert]] — Strong Bad and Strong Sad play an unseen Atari game in their [[Basement of the Brothers Strong|basement]].
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*[[Everything Else, Volume 3]] — If you don't make a selection on the main menu, the screen will zoom out to reveal [[Puppet Character Variations|Puppet]] [[Homestar Runner]] and [[Puppet Character Variations|Puppet]] [[Strong Bad]] playing it as an Atari 2600 game. Also, on the Holidays menu, an Atari 2600 joystick is one of the powerups The Cheat collects.
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*Email [[environment]] — Homestar moves an Atari 2600 joystick, thinking he's playing a game.
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*[[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]] — When Strong Bad examines the Atari 2600 in his room (called the [[FunMachine]]), he can play Videlectrix games such as Snake Boxer 5.  The game available varies by episode. Oddly, the controller used resembles an NES controller.
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*[[Sbemailiarized!]] — An Atari 2600 game system is seen sitting between [[The Brothers Chaps]].
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*[[Joystick Wagglin' with Videlectrix: Halloween Edition]] — The [[Videlectrix Guys]] play the Atari 2600 game [[wikipedia:Haunted House (video game)|Haunted House]].
== Games ==
== Games ==
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[[Image:Snakeboxer5.jpg|thumb|83 Percent Snake Handler Approved!]]
The following games are modeled after the Atari 2600 games of old.
The following games are modeled after the Atari 2600 games of old.
*[[Armless Invaders]]
*[[Armless Invaders]]
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*[[Where's an Egg?]]
*[[Where's an Egg?]]
*[[Where's The Cheat? (game)]]
*[[Where's The Cheat? (game)]]
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*[[Snake Boxer 5]] (for the ''FunMachine'')
Also, the [[Videlectrix]] [[Videlectrix:videlectrix catalog.html|game catalog]] is presented as stacks of Atari 2600 games.
Also, the [[Videlectrix]] [[Videlectrix:videlectrix catalog.html|game catalog]] is presented as stacks of Atari 2600 games.
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==See Also==
==See Also==
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*[[Video Game References]]
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*[[Sega]]
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*[[FunMachine]]
*[[Homestar Runner RPG]]
*[[Homestar Runner RPG]]
*[[Nintendo]]
*[[Nintendo]]
*[[Sega Tapes]]
*[[Sega Tapes]]
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[[Category:Electronics running gags]]
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*[[Intellivision]]
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[[Category:Electronics running gags]][[Category:Video game references]][[Category:Entertainment running gags]]

Revision as of 05:27, 28 October 2016

Homestar's Atari debut

The Atari 2600 became an iconic home video game system of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Along with systems such as the ColecoVision and the NES, The Brothers Chaps played Atari growing up. They often include homages to Atari games, characters, hardware, and graphic styles in Homestar Runner.

The Atari 2600's single-button, single-joystick controller and simple, blocky graphics convey the feeling of a simpler, easier time. While the system was innovative at the time — featuring a cartridge system and color graphics — by comparison, the system now seems primitive. Thus, Strong Bad, always an aficionado of outdated technology, has a particular affinity for Atari-style games. Fortunately for him, the game developers at Videlectrix have produced quite a library of such games.

Contents

Characters

Graphics

System and Controller

Real-life Homestar Runner computer magic

The Atari 2600 is blocky and black, and the controller is similar with a joystick and button. They have occasionally made appearances in various toons.

Games

83 Percent Snake Handler Approved!

The following games are modeled after the Atari 2600 games of old.

Also, the Videlectrix game catalog is presented as stacks of Atari 2600 games.

See Also

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