Old School: Atari Is Rereleasing The Atari 2600

David Johnston, Contributing Writer for RealTechNews, writes:

Fans of Atari everywhere should rejoice. The 2600 console, originally released in 1977, has been rereleased so you can play all of your old favorites once again. The “new” console is called the “Flashback 2″ and instead of buying the games separately, they’re included inside the console itself.

Atari’s description says:

“Atari Flashback 2 is modeled after the beloved Atari 2600 console, making it the ultimate re-creation of the classic gaming experience. Loaded with 40 classic games including Pong, Asteroids, Centipede, Millipede, Lunar Lander, Breakout, Missile Command, Combat, among others, as well as retro game and arcade classics that have never before been released for the home console, Atari Flashback 2 will feature the same wood grain paneling and look of the Atari 2600, and will capture the feel through two classic joysticks for multi-player competition and vintage controls.”

[More details about the Atari 2600 rerelease (and picture) here]