Computer game console
Atari
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1980
Materials
Plastic, electrical wire and metal
Measurements
105 mm (height); 90 mm (width); 98 mm (length)
Place of origin
California
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671199.3.2
Summary
One of a pair of joystick conctrollers, included with the 'ATARI' Video Computer System. It is a black plastic box, with a moveable joystick, and red button. It also has a black cable coming from the base to connect it to the console.
Provenance
Bought by the donor in c.1980 for £100 and donated to the Museum of Childhood by Trevor Tarbox March 2012.
Marks and inscriptions
On the plug connector: 'ATARI / 41 / P1' On the plug connector: 'ATARI / TAIWAN'
Makers and roles
Atari , brand name