The Atari 2600 was a revolutionary little piece of hardware.  Essentially the first “console” gaming system for the home, the Atari enjoyed video game dominance for many years before Nintendo came along to steal its thunder.  The Atari is 30 years old today, which makes me feel very…not young. 

I personally learned a great deal from my countless hours of playing River Raid, Pitfall, and Combat. 

Sure, when the NES came around, I got one of those.  I also got a Sega Genesis when it debuted. 

But the Atari 2600 will always have a special place in my heart.

Which games were your favorite?