Atari: 80 Classic Games in One
Atari: 80 Classic Games in One! PC CD Tempest Yars' Revenge Crystal Castles more
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Windows
Atari
2003
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ATARI: 80 CLASSIC GAMES IN ONE
Atari: 80 Classic Games in One is a single-CD compilation that recreates the feel of 1980s corner arcades and home-console nights by bundling emulations and PC ports of dozens of the most important and fun Atari titles. Billed as "the largest collection of classic Atari games ever assembled on one disk," this set brings together a mix of arcade conversions and faithful Atari VCS/2600 ems so players can experience both the coin-op intensity and the home-console charm from a single, convenient package.
Because the set contains both PC ports and emulations, players can expect a few distinctions in presentation and gameplay. Arcade ports aim to reproduce the look and feel of the original cabinets—often with scaled-up playfields and more responsive controls—while the 2600 emulations faithfully recreate the blocky graphics, simplified sound, and tight gameplay loops that characterized the console library.
Highlighted arcade hits included (examples):
Asteroids — Navigate a triangular ship through an asteroid field, shooting and fragmenting rocks while avoiding collisions and the occasional flying saucer; classic physics-based inertia and wraparound play make each session tense and skill-based.
Battlezone — A first-person vector-tank shooter that places you on a geometric battlefield; target enemies and avoid incoming fire while using range and angles to outmaneuver foes.
Centipede — A vertically oriented fixed-shooter where mushrooms and segmented centipedes creep down the screen; quick reflexes and area control are rewarded.
Missile Command — Defend your cities from incoming ballistic threats by launching interceptors from rotating silos; high-pressure decision-making and strategic target prioritization define success.
Pong — The seminal two-paddle table-tennis simulation, perfect for quick head-to-head matches and demonstrating how simple mechanics can be endlessly compelling.
Tempest — A fast, tube-shooter with vector-style visuals and a high-skill ceiling; reflexes and pattern recognition are essential as the difficulty ramps up quickly.
Notable Atari VCS / 2600 ems included (examples):
Adventure — One of the earliest action-adventure games, featuring exploration, item puzzles, and the famous easter-egg lore that helped inspire later game design.
Air-Sea Battle — A collection of shooting mini-games covering targets in the air and on the surface; excellent for short competitive rounds.
Breakout — Control a paddle to bounce a ball and clear bricks; simple mechanics that spawned an entire genre of brick-breaker games.
Crystal Castles — An isometric maze-collector with colorful sprites and a melodic soundtrack, tasking players with collecting gems while avoiding enemies.
Dodge 'Em — A maze-driving game focused on evasion and scoring, reminiscent of simple arcade driving concepts.
Maze Craze — Competitive maze navigation with emphasis on speed and trapping opponents; replay value comes from head-to-head play.
Yars' Revenge! — One of the most iconic original 2600 titles, combining shooting and strategy against a formidable defensive boss creature.
Night Driver — An early first-person driving game emphasizing lane navigation and avoidance under minimalist visuals.
Whether you’re a retro enthusiast seeking to relive the sights and sounds of arcade quarters and chunky cartridges, a preservation-minded player interested in game history, or a newcomer curious about the foundations of modern gaming, this compilation provides a broad cross-section of Atari’s legacy. With arcade conversions and hundreds of 2600 emulations on a single disc, it’s both a convenient anthology and a time capsule of the early years of electronic entertainment.
For Windows [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Atari: 80 Classic Games in One is a single-CD compilation that recreates the feel of 1980s corner arcades and home-console nights by bundling emulations and PC ports of dozens of the most important and fun Atari titles. Billed as "the largest collection of classic Atari games ever assembled on one disk," this set brings together a mix of arcade conversions and faithful Atari VCS/2600 ems so players can experience both the coin-op intensity and the home-console charm from a single, convenient package.
Because the set contains both PC ports and emulations, players can expect a few distinctions in presentation and gameplay. Arcade ports aim to reproduce the look and feel of the original cabinets—often with scaled-up playfields and more responsive controls—while the 2600 emulations faithfully recreate the blocky graphics, simplified sound, and tight gameplay loops that characterized the console library.
Highlighted arcade hits included (examples):
Asteroids — Navigate a triangular ship through an asteroid field, shooting and fragmenting rocks while avoiding collisions and the occasional flying saucer; classic physics-based inertia and wraparound play make each session tense and skill-based.
Battlezone — A first-person vector-tank shooter that places you on a geometric battlefield; target enemies and avoid incoming fire while using range and angles to outmaneuver foes.
Centipede — A vertically oriented fixed-shooter where mushrooms and segmented centipedes creep down the screen; quick reflexes and area control are rewarded.
Missile Command — Defend your cities from incoming ballistic threats by launching interceptors from rotating silos; high-pressure decision-making and strategic target prioritization define success.
Pong — The seminal two-paddle table-tennis simulation, perfect for quick head-to-head matches and demonstrating how simple mechanics can be endlessly compelling.
Tempest — A fast, tube-shooter with vector-style visuals and a high-skill ceiling; reflexes and pattern recognition are essential as the difficulty ramps up quickly.
Notable Atari VCS / 2600 ems included (examples):
Adventure — One of the earliest action-adventure games, featuring exploration, item puzzles, and the famous easter-egg lore that helped inspire later game design.
Air-Sea Battle — A collection of shooting mini-games covering targets in the air and on the surface; excellent for short competitive rounds.
Breakout — Control a paddle to bounce a ball and clear bricks; simple mechanics that spawned an entire genre of brick-breaker games.
Crystal Castles — An isometric maze-collector with colorful sprites and a melodic soundtrack, tasking players with collecting gems while avoiding enemies.
Dodge 'Em — A maze-driving game focused on evasion and scoring, reminiscent of simple arcade driving concepts.
Maze Craze — Competitive maze navigation with emphasis on speed and trapping opponents; replay value comes from head-to-head play.
Yars' Revenge! — One of the most iconic original 2600 titles, combining shooting and strategy against a formidable defensive boss creature.
Night Driver — An early first-person driving game emphasizing lane navigation and avoidance under minimalist visuals.
Whether you’re a retro enthusiast seeking to relive the sights and sounds of arcade quarters and chunky cartridges, a preservation-minded player interested in game history, or a newcomer curious about the foundations of modern gaming, this compilation provides a broad cross-section of Atari’s legacy. With arcade conversions and hundreds of 2600 emulations on a single disc, it’s both a convenient anthology and a time capsule of the early years of electronic entertainment.
For Windows [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
