I was stationed at Minot AFB when I bought mine. It was a few months after I got married in Feb 1982. Had to get a home improvement loan at the Base Credit Union to buy it.
For a bit over $800 I was able to get a Atari 800, 410, Pac-Man and Star Raiders. The store was kind enough to throw in 1 Joystick
The next month I bought K-Razy Shootout...