Project | Reconstruction research of the Atari 2600 game series.

daniel.inforede · September 13, 2022

WEBSITE UPDATE:
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After a long time, I'm returning the box versions updates and validations information. I added eight new versions and validated fifteen existing version records. I also validated some international versions in NTSC format (sticker N) and versions of color boxes in PAL format (sticker P). See the list below:

Added versions:

C014060-06 Slot Racers - Standard Flap (SF | © Outside Warranty Box | INC)
C017039-06 V1 Slot Racers - Glued Flap (GF | © Inside Warranty Box | INC)
C016972-43 Codebraker - Standard Flap (SF | International)
C016972-04 Space War - Glued Flap (GF | International)
C017039-64 V2 Brain Games - Standard Flap (© Inside Warranty Box | INC)
C019716 Asteroids - Tap Flap (TF | Japan Series 2800 | Cart Silver Label EL:31 3 R | INC)

Validated versions:

CA400075 32 in 1 - Standard Flap (SF | Box Red | CORP)
CA019739-24 /A - Basketball (Graytone Box | CORP)
C017039-07 V2 Canyon Bomber (© Inside Warranty Box | INC)
C017039-05 V2 Indy 500 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC)
C017039-10 V2 Warlords Orange - Standard Flap (© Inside Warranty Box | INC)
C017039-29 V3 Sky Diver - Glued Flap ( GF | © Ninety Warrantly Box | INC)
CA400076-49 Asteriods (Box Red 5 languages | CORP)
C019743-91 Joust – Tap Flap (TF | Box Silver)
C018064-11 Indy 500 - Glued Flap (GF | Box Pak Atari INC)
C018064-39 Othello - Glued Flap (GF | Box Pak Atari INC)
C014060-05 Outlaw - Standard Flap (SF | Same Color W. Box REV 4| INC)
C014060-21 Video Olympics - Standard Flap (SF | Same Color W. Box REV4 | INC)
C017039-06 V1 Slot Racers - Glued Flap (GF | © Outside Warranty Box REV1 | INC)
C018064-06 Slot Racers - Glued Flap (GF | PAK Atari white Box REV1 | INC)
C019716-54 Haunted House - Tap Flap (TF | Japan Series 2800 REV1 | INC)

Validated NTSC format (sticker N):

C016972 Combat
C016972 Brain Games
C016972 Casino
C016972 Video Checkers
C016972 Berzerk

Validated PAL format (sticker P):

C011822-62 Hangman
C011822-11 Indy 500
C011822-43 Codebreaker
C014060-48 Video Pinball
C017039-06 V1 Slot Racers

Edited September 13, 2022 by daniel.inforede

daniel.inforede · September 16, 2022

Monaco Distributors inserted in the research project!
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After some time in the search for evidence, in the recent collaboration made by @atarinut76 with photos of catalog records of four games acquired, we can say that the Monaco line is an integral part of the Atari Inc.

Classic line-up, Monaco Distribuitors contains single language boxes with PSN C019743 and multi-language boxes with PSN C019785, all boxes feature Standard Flap lid opening and the games are in PAL video format.

Games like Yars Revenge, Pac-man, Air-Sea Battle, Missile Command, Berzerk, among others get an elegant silver outfit!

Thanks for the collaboration Matt Tajc!

Monaco C019743: www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-box-collection/monaco-distributors/c019743
Monaco C019785: www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-box-collection/monaco-distributors/c019785

Pac-Man and Yars' Revenge validation.

daniel.inforede · September 22, 2022

Monaco updated on the research project!
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I received updates from the Monaco line (Atari Inc. Silver Series Box) from New Zealand.

@HolmesA8 provided box photos of Air-Sea Battle, Asteroids, Outlaw, Pac-Man, Phoenix and Vanguard. And respectively information from catalog records!
I'm sharing the photos to update the specialized sites!

Thanks for the collaboration Aaron Wheeler!

Of the six games added, three new records were validated:

C010743-49 Asteroids SF (Standard Flap Box Silver | PAL | Atari Inc.)
C010743-73 Phoenix SF (Standard Flap Box Silver | PAL | Atari Inc.)
C010743-69 Vanguard SF (Standard Flap Box Silver | PAL | Atari Inc.)

Edited September 22, 2022 by daniel.inforede

+groundtrooper · September 22, 2022

These are so AWESOME.

daniel.inforede · September 24, 2022

On 9/22/2022 at 8:04 PM, groundtrooper said:

These are so AWESOME.

Agree, this line of boxes are very elegant. The Polivox line in Brazil is very similar, however the boxes do not receive the Atari Inc catalog numbers.

daniel.inforede · October 3, 2022

HUNT & SCORE GREEN BOX (C011822 | GAME PROGRAM)
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Through my friend @groundtrooper contact, we identified a green box from the Hunt & Score game with a P sticker on the opening cover of the box on FB. That forced a search for more information about the color variation.

In contact with Mark Maxwell, owner of the game, he has kindly made photos available for addition to research and specialized websites.
Like its sister, Hunt & Score pink box, the green version does not contain industry and date of manufacture, I cannot state its exact period. I believe the box may be from the period of change of name of the game to "A Game of Concentration".
I have already validated and included the new color variation of the box in the survey and I provide below images with details of the version.

Once again, a special thanks to Mark for providing images from the Hunt & Score game.

daniel.inforede · October 12, 2022

Starting the Corp period update!
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After a while of fine-tuning the Inc. period box series, it's time to include the Corp. period box series in the new modeling. I added the series of silver boxes of a language, condensing as much information as possible, respecting the editions (copyright), their variations and registration variants. Hope you like it: https://www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-box-collection/silver-series-corp/ca019739

Note: I have abbreviated manufacturing records for easier access to information.

daniel.inforede · October 16, 2022

Multi-Language Silver Boxes Atari Corp!
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I have added the multi-language (international) version of the Corp period silver box series to the website. I kept the condensation of information, respecting the editions (copyrights), their variations and registration variants to facilitate reading. Hope you like it, let's go: www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-box-collection/silver-series-corp/ca019744

Note: I have abbreviated manufacturing records for easier access to information.

daniel.inforede · October 21, 2022

Thirty three validations and two version additions as of October 2022.

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October was very productive in the validations and updates of game versions. Thirty three
versions were validated and two new versions were inserted. See the full list of updates
below:

Added versions:

C011822-42 Hunt & Score | Green Box (SF | Game Program | PAL | INC)
CA019744-80 RealSports Tennis (TF | Silver 6L | ©1987 | CORP)

Validated versions:

C011822-02 Air-sea Battle (SF | Game Program | INC)
C011822-42 Hunt & Score | Green Box (SF | Game Program | INC)
C014060-39 Othello (SF | Same Color W. Box | INC)
C014060-52 Casino (SF | Same Color W. Box | INC)
C016972-43 Codebreaker (SF | International 5L | INC)
C016972-05 Outlaw (SF | International 5L | INC)
C017039-22 V1 Breakout (GF | © Outside Warranty Box | INC)
C017039-01 V2 Combat (SF | © Inside Warranty Box | INC)
C017039-22 V2 Breakout (GF | © Inside Warranty Box | INC)
C017039-31 V3 Superman (GF | © Ninety Warrantly Box | INC)
C017039-29 V3 Sky Diver (GF | © Ninety Warrantly Box | INC)
C019743-99 Taz (TF | Silver 1L | INC)
C019743-57 Swordquest Fireworld (TF | Silver 1L | INC)
C019743-85 Gravitar (TF | Silver 1L | INC)
C019743-88 Jungle Hunt (TF | Silver 1L | INC)
C019743-110 Crystal Castles (TF | Silver 1L | INC)
C019785-69 Vanguard (GF | Silver | International 6L | Inc)
C019785-75 Ms. Pac-man (TF | Silver | International 6L | Inc)
C019785-118 Millipede (TF | Silver | International 8L | Inc)
C019785-109 Sorcerer´s Apprentice (TF | Children Box | INC)
C010743-49 Asteroids (SF | Silver Monaco | INC)
C010743-73 Phoenix (SF | Silver Monaco | INC)
C010743-69 Vanguard (SF | Silver Monaco | INC)
CA400076-118 Millipede (SF | Red ©1988 | CORP)
CA019739-81 Battlezone (SF | Silver | ©1987 | CORP)
CA019739-91 Joust (TF | Silver | ©1986 | CORP)
CA019739-118 Millipede (TF | Silver | ©1986 | CORP)
CA019739-94 Pole Position (SF | Silver | ©1987 | CORP)
CA019744-69 Vanguard (SF | Silver International 6L | ©1987 | CORP)
CA019744-81 Battlezone (SF | Silver International 6L | ©1987 | CORP)
CA019744-110 Crystal Castles (SF | Silver International 8L | ©1987 | CORP)
CA019744-77 Dig Dug (SF | Silver International 6L | ©1987 | CORP)
CA019744-80 RealSports Tennis (TF | Silver International 6L | ©1987 | CORP)

Validated PAL format (sticker P):

C011822-22 Breakout (SF | Game Program | PAL | Atari INC)
C011822-42 Hunt & Score - Green Box (SF | Game Program | INC)

Validated NTSC format (sticker N):

C019785-69 Vanguard (GF | Silver Box | International 6L | INC)

Big thanks to Clint @Buckaroo for submitting versions: Vanguard, Casino, Outlaw, Asterix, Crystal Castles, Dig Dug, Joust, Millipede, Ms. Pac-man, Pole Position and RealSports Tennis for validation.

daniel.inforede · October 24, 2022

The red boxes series, version CA400075 (one language) is published!
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The first part of the series of red boxes is now available, I prioritized in the information the editions (copyrights) and validations of each version, according to the new organization of research contents.
The first games of the red box version Jr. Pac-Man, Midnight Magic, and Solaris contain Atari Corp.'s generic catalog numbering, they are also the only games to feature copyrighted versions of the 1986 edition and Tap Flap box opening cover. I still have to do some checks for possible content fixes over time. I hope you like the result.
Access the listing at the link: www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-box-collection/red-series-corp/ca400075

Buckaroo · October 24, 2022

1 hour ago, daniel.inforede said:

The red boxes series, version CA400075 (one language) is published!

I went through all of my Color series Inc boxes yesterday, I'll PM you the pictures of the ones you're missing.

While I was going through them I found 2 copies of Breakout with the same PSN but in different colours, I don't know whether this is significant.

daniel.inforede · October 24, 2022

5 hours ago, Buckaroo said:

I went through all of my Color series Inc boxes yesterday, I'll PM you the pictures of the ones you're missing.

Thanks for the support and help!

5 hours ago, Buckaroo said:

While I was going through them I found 2 copies of Breakout with the same PSN but in different colours, I don't know whether this is significant.

About the Breakout game version, there is only the printing period difference between the boxes. One was manufactured in January 1980 and the other in April 1981, both manufactured by ADPAK - San Francisco. Significantly, there is no difference between the boxes, both contain the same opening format and the same print revision number!
As for the set of items that would accompany, I would need to do a more specific analysis to identify the manual, game catalog and/or cartridge label versions.
I hope to have contributed in this matter.

daniel.inforede · October 25, 2022

Haunted House Prototype Box!
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The book Art of Atari by Tim Lapetino dedicates two pages to the graphic proposals created by Steve Hendricks to illustrate the game Haunted House. The first was vetoed even though it was the coolest, so a second proposal was created and approved that we all know.

Today we will be able to see Steve Hendricks' original proposal through the prototype box I found in the items sent by Clint! I'm providing photos of the set that comes with the international version and in PAL format, kindly provided by Clint @Buckaroo!
Hope you like it!

BOX

CART

MANUAL

daniel.inforede · October 31, 2022

Multi-language version of the red box series (CA400076) is published!
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I published the list of multi-language boxes ending the series of red boxes. Remembering that I will be checking possible errors and making necessary corrections and updates of the information throughout the work. I hope you like the result.
Access: www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-box-collection/red-series-corp/ca400076

daniel.inforede · November 3, 2022

Gray and Color Corp box series are published!
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With a lot of effort and work, I managed to finish all the series that needed to be migrated to the new format!
I am also removing access to the old pages of the website!
I started to organize and update the timeline session in a new model!
To see updated pages:

See you soon!

daniel.inforede · November 6, 2022

We started November moving forward with additions and validations.
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November with the support of many friends, we validated 28 more box versions and added 02 new versions to the research project.
See the complete list:

Added versions:

CA400075-88 Jungle Hunt (SF | Red | ©1988 | CORP)
CA019739-94 Pole Position (SF | Silver | ©1987 | CORP)

Validated versions:

C011822-11 Indy 500 (SF | Game Program | Atari INC)
C014060-16 Championship Soccer (SF | Same Color W. Box | INC)
C014060-12 Street Racer (SF | Same Color W. Box | INC)
C016972-08 Super Breakout (SF | International 5L | INC)
C016972-09 Defender (TF | International 5L | INC)
C016972-24 Basketball (SF | International 5L | INC)
C016972-33 Night Driver (SF | International 5L | INC)
C016972-58 Math Grand Prix (GF | International 5L | INC)
C019743-118 Millipede (TF | Silver 1L | INC)
CA019744-76 Centipede (SF | Silver International 6L | ©1987 | CORP)
CA019744-80 RealSports Tennis (TF | Silver International 6L | ©1985 | CORP)
CA019744-80 RealSports Tennis (TF | Silver International 6L | ©1986 | CORP)
CA019744-84 Galaxian (SF | Silver International 6L | ©1987 | CORP)
CA019744-94 Pole Position (TF | Silver 1L | ©1985 | CORP)
CA019739-123 Jr. Pac-man (SF | Red | ©1988 | CORP)
CA019739-129 Midnight Magic (SF | Red | ©1987 | CORP)
CA019739-129 Midnight Magic (SF | Red | ©1988 | CORP)
CA400075-63 Road Runner (SF | Red | ©1989 | CORP)
CA400075-91 Joust (SF | Red | ©1988 | CORP)
CA400075-145 Venture (SF | Red | ©1987 | CORP)
CA400075-155 Sprint Master (SF | Red | ©1988 | CORP)
CA400075-170 Secret Quest (SF | Red | ©1989 | CORP)
CA400075-171 Motorodeo (SF | Red | ©1990 | CORP)
CA400075-176 Radar Lock (SF | Red | ©1989 | CORP)
CA400075-177 Ikari Warriors (SF | Red | ©1990 | CORP)
CA400075-120 Defender II (SF | Red | ©1987 | CORP)
CA400076-123 Jr. Pac-man (SF | Red | ©1987 | CORP)
CA400076-129 Midnight Magic (SF | Red | ©1987 | CORP)

Validated PAL format (sticker P):

C017039-01 Pele´s Soccer (SF | © Outside Warranty Box | INC)

Thanks again to Clint (@Buckaroo) for submitting dozens of versions to validate.

daniel.inforede · November 13, 2022

A more organized and condensed timeline!
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I updated the timeline session in order of Atari game releases. The new format allows for faster updates, easier searches and a better understanding of the series. Now simultaneously you will be able to see all released versions of a game from the period Inc. or Corp. Still within the improvements I added the Monaco Distributors line.
And the period Inc. is now available: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984!

Edited November 13, 2022 by daniel.inforede

daniel.inforede · February 5, 2023

Fixes and updates with supporting information!
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While I am working on the Atari Corp period timeline, I decided to post supporting content for better understanding of the information in the version tables and also supplemental information on the Atari Inc timeline.
Some contents were not consistent enough to make the information understandable and sometimes it was a little confusing. So always scroll the page to the footer to get the most out of the information.
I will always remain attentive in search of improvements in the pages as well as inclusions of records.
See you soon!

daniel.inforede · February 20, 2023

Updates and validations in 2023.
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The search work continues, in January and February I validated over 18 versions of game boxes for the research project.
See the complete list:

C014060-11 Indy 500 (SF | Same Color W. Box | INC)
C014060-62 Hangman (SF | Same Color W. Box | INC)
C016972-18 3D Tic-Tac-Toe (SF | International 5L | INC)
C016972-31 Superman (GF | International 5L | INC)
C016972-38 Missile Command (SF | International 5L | INC)

Once again thanks to all collectors who contribute, opening the game boxes of their collections for sending information.

daniel.inforede · April 26, 2023

Box version "Made in Taiwan" Atari Inc.
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I added the boxed version of the color series with registration C017877 printed in Taiwan to the project.
I identified four games: Combat, Home Run, Football and Bowling, all boxes with a standard opening flap, copyright 1978 Atari Inc., without graphic information and printing date on the inner side flap of the box.
To learn more visit: https://www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-box-collection/color-series/c017877

See you soon!

daniel.inforede · July 28, 2023

Polyvox distribution, the last frontier!
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After a preliminary analysis, I finally understood that I should include games licensed in Brazil by Atari Inc. in the research project, even though the boxes and manuals are not listed in the internal catalog of Atari Inc. (PCBs and ROMs are listed). Probably one of the reasons for the parts not being produced by Atari would be the law at the time in force on imports in Brazil, in addition to the language barrier, which also occurred in Japan and would not have been an impediment. Therefore, in addition to the Japan (JPN) and Monaco (NZL) distribution, I will include the Polyvox (BRA) distribution in the Atari Inc game catalog research project.
I will publish the list soon!

daniel.inforede · August 2, 2023

Polyvox list published!
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The list of games licensed by Atari Inc. and distributed by Polyvox in Brazil is already published, the list contains 26 games in silver boxes and 1 game, Missile Command, in a small white box that accompanied the video game internally.
I would like to thank Leandro Sá (@HSW3ET) for sharing the list published on the AtariBrazil Forum of versions and variations of Polyvox games and also thank Hélio Ferraz (@Sr. Ferraz) for sharing the images of the Polyvox boxes for use in the research project.
Hope you enjoy!
Polyvox Distribution: www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-box-collection/polyvox-distribution/06-1915

daniel.inforede · September 20, 2023

Atariopenbox project is listed on Atarimania.
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The Atariopenbox.com Research Project was listed on the best Atari content page in the world, the Atarimania.com website.

In the recently redesigned links section, the authors recommend 10 sites for those interested in strictly Atari subjects, with emphasis on: Atari Compendium by Scott Stilphen (@Scott Stilphen) which features a lot of content and historical interviews. The Atariage community website, one of the most famous, with great forum activity, managed by Albert Yarusso (@Albert). Matt Reichert's (@Tempest) Atariprotos with the inside scoop on game prototypes. In addition to Atariopenbox, a research project to reconstruct the Atari 2600 game series, among others.

The recognition endorses the importance of certifying the series and versions of games released by Atari throughout its history. The need for a methodology was necessary to validate small and large collections. The project also presents Atari-authorized distributions released around the world. In addition to articles and supporting texts, interested parties also have access to complete documentation on the use of the research.

The project, which began four years ago, has the ultimate goal of producing a book. Initially the content is organized into three volumes, Atari Industry, large development companies and small development companies.

Thanks @Rom Hunter, extending to the entire Atarimania group for recommending and supporting the project.

To find out all the indications visit: www.atarimania.com/list-atari-links.html
Consume without moderation!

daniel.inforede · December 27, 2023

Sears versions on Atariopenbox's search radar!
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After the inclusion of distributions from Japan, Monaco and Polyvox, now it is the turn of the largest distribution produced by Atari. Sears' distribution initially consists of four box versions with a black background as the main feature of the series (with the exception of the Superman game).
I published the lists in preliminary form on the website. I found and included some versions of games that were not yet cataloged and others I listed despite not having captured them. The versions are:

I believe that with this insertion we close the cycle of Atari series, versions and distributions.
Once again, I would like to thank all the collaborators of this research project.

Edited December 27, 2023 by daniel.inforede

daniel.inforede · February 19

First validations of 2024
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We started the year by updating the information on the atariopenbox project: 32 boxes were validated across Atari versions and distributions, we were able to complete the validation of the C011822 series and we also advanced with distributions. See the full list:

Validated Distributions:
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Sears 6-998 | SF
C012189-24 Basketball
C012189-64 Brain Games

Sears 49-75 | SF
C012189-24 Basketball
C015741-02 Target Fun USA
C015760-02 Target Fun Taiwan
C015741-05 Guslinger
C015741-18 3D Tic-Tac-Toe
C015741-19 Stellar Track
C015741-21 Pongsports
C015741-23 Baseball
C015741-32 Space Invaders

Sears 49-75 | GF
C017141-19 Stellar Track
C017141-47 Submarine Commander
C017141-55 Yars Revenge

Polyvox - Brazil | SF
06-1915-014 Asteroids (by Lazzeri)
06-1915-040 Haunted House (by Lazzeri)

Special thanks to @lazzeri for sharing photos with information about the Polyvox boxes - Brazil.

PS: I made a relocation of the late version (INC period) of the Star Ship game, initially listed in version C017039 V4 and now in version C017039 V3.

Edited February 19 by daniel.inforede

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