Computer game
Atari
Category
Toys
Date
1982
Materials
Plastic, electrical wire and metal.
Measurements
84 mm (width); 20 mm (depth); 98 mm (length)
Place of origin
California
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671199.6.2.1
Summary
A 'Star Raiders' game, one of eleven game 'cartridges' made to be compatible with the 'ATARI' Video Computer System console. Released in 1982 for Atari, it came with a special keypad controlled; the 'Video Touch Pad'. The game is played with an out-of-cockpit view from a spaceship, with the player in space combat, in simulated 3d, with an invading fleet of 'Zylon' vessels. The game is a black cartridge with a stuck on label with words and pictures.
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 label at the front, wrapped around to bottom: 'game program™ / STAR RAIDERS / Use with Joystick Controller and / Video Touch Pad™ / ATARI® / CX2660 /© 1982 ATARI, INC. / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED' On the label at the front, wrapped around to bottom: 'STAR RAIDERS™ P'
Makers and roles
Atari , brand name