Atari 2600 Field Service Manual

GAME CONSOLE
The VCS game console is composed of an outercasting that houses the switchboard and
the RF radiation shielded motherboard.
Outer Cast inq
The casting consists of three pieces of plastic (see Figure 1-2). The pieces include the
base, which holds the switchboard and motherboard assembly; the top; and the bezel.
Figure 1-2. 2600 Game Console
2600/2600A Domestic VCS

Atari 2600 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Atari, Inc.
Release Date	September 11, 1977
CPU	MOS Technology 6507
CPU Speed	1.19 MHz
RAM	128 bytes
Graphics	Television Interface Adaptor (TIA)
Media	ROM cartridge
Successor	Atari 5200
Colors	128
Sound	2 channels
ROM	4 KB
Controller Input	Joystick