Officially Licensed Atari Video Computer System 1972 Logo Adult T-Shirt | Retro Gaming Tee for Men & Women | Perfect for Gaming Events & Casual Wear

Founded in 1972, Atari shaped the way we play video games today. Atari was an integral part of the golden age of arcade games in the late 1970's and 1980's. The introduction of the Atari 2600 innovated home consoles and left a lasting imprint on the way gamers play video games at home to this day. Games like Pong, Pac-Man, Centipede, Space Invaders, and many more became household names and provided nearly endless entertainment. Rep your favorite retro gaming system and soak in the nostalgia with Officially Licensed Atari apparel from Ripple Junction! Have you played your Atari today? Pong Released in 1972, Pong was one of the first arcade video games and the first with commercial success. Home Pong was an instant success, selling 150,000 units in the 1975 holiday season through a Sears exclusive. Asteroids Released in 1979, Asteroids was one of the first major hits of the golden age of arcade games. The game sold over 70,000 arcade cabinets and 3 million copies when ported to Atari's home systems. Centipede Released in 1981, Centipede continued Atari's video arcade success. It became one of the first games with a significant female gamer base and spawned the sequel Millipede. Read more Missile Command Released in 1980, Missile Command played on the Cold War with its missile defense gameplay. It sold over 2.5 million copies for its home systems. Crystal Castles Released in 1983, Crystal Castles was one of the first arcade action games with an ending, instead of continuing indefinitely, looping, or ending in a kill screen. Tempest Released in 1981, Tempest was the first game to let players choose their starting level, essentially allowing the player to continue their previous game. Read more