{
  "id": 3461256,
  "title": "Atari Is Re-Releasing 39 Atari 2600 Games on Working, Physical Cartridges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/atari-is-re-releasing-39-atari-2600-games-on-working-physical",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:05:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/atari-is-re-releasing-39-atari-2600-games-on-working-physical-cartridges"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atari has unveiled a collaboration with Activision called the Atari x Activision Collection, a new physical game offering that reunites the two companies after almost 50 years. The collection includes 39 classic Activision games such as Pitfall!, River Raid, and Kaboom! There are three ways to purchase the games: individual \"Standard Edition\" versions of 12 of them starting in November for $35 each; box sets containing four of the games available late November for $250; and a complete collection of all 39 games for $1000. The games will be compatible with Atari 2600+, Atari 7800+, and original Atari 2600 and 7800 hardware. Atari's VP of hardware, Matt Burnett, expressed excitement about the collection, stating it brings the legacy of independent game development to life. This announcement comes at a time when physical media collectors face challenges, and with PlayStation discontinuing physical discs, Atari's move is seen as a surprise and a potential boon for physical game enthusiasts.",
  "summary": "Atari has today announced a new physical game collaboration with Activision called the Atari x Activision Collection, reuniting Activision with Atari after almost 50 years.",
  "key_points": [
    "Atari partners with Activision for 39 classic games collection",
    "12 games available as Standard Edition for $35 each in November",
    "Complete collection of 39 games priced at $1000"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}