VCS/2600 Game Rarity by Number of Known Copies

[stupus]

Looks like stone age should also be moved to the 1st expansion as its ntsc.

[Supergun]

8 hours ago, Rom Hunter said:

Thanks for the list!

I'm trying to understand all the * remarks. A bit confusing IMO.

Some questions and corrections:

- Why are not all the *'s explained?
- Why is not everything in alphabetical order?
- Why is Asterix marked? It was available in NTSC
- Hot Rox is a WIP title of Demons to Diamonds
- Raiders of the Lost Ark is misspelled
- Star Raiders 2 is a WIP title
- BMX Airmaster (REPEAT) - (original by TNT)
- Polo is not explained
- Atlantis (REPEAT) - (original by Imagic)
- Demon Attack (REPEAT) - (original by Imagic)
- Lock Jaw is misspelled
- Spider Maze is not a ROM hack of Donkey Kong

I'll have a look at the expansions later.

Keep up the good work!

 

Here is my take on these items:

 

- Why are not all the *'s explained?

 

On my list they are, but doing so is usually done with foot notes, side notes, or at the end.

The reason (initially & still today) was/is because lists should always be as short as possible,

whereas to fit on only one sheet of paper and thus be easy to see in their entirety at a glance.

It also helps with today's generation of "short attention span" people who won't look through

pages and pages of information.

 
- Why is not everything in alphabetical order?

 

This is purely subjective. And your welcome to change it. But very few of my lists are.

The vast majority of my game lists were/are easier to classify and organize by either product numbers or companies.

 

- Spider Maze is not a ROM hack of Donkey Kong

 

Yes. I mistakenly thought it was for many years.

And I never gave any attention to it either way because it is almost unplayable.

 

1 hour ago, lazzeri said:

Some questions:

- Which one came first? Sea Hawk by Panda or by Froggo? Exocet (Panda) or Cruise Missile (Froggo)? Scuba Diver (Panda) or Sea Hunt (Froggo)? Karate by Ultravision or Froggo?

   I got the feeling that the Panda games and Ultravivision deserves to be called the original ones and Froggo are the copies, and that must be changed in the master list.

 

- What about Playaround? Since all their games are double-enders, shouldn´t they be listed like this? Don´t the hacks (Cathouse, lady in wading) should be added? I mean, shouldn´t the five different Double Enders enter the list?

 

   I´ll wait for approval before doing so 🙂 - specially I´d love to hear from @Supergun

 

 

Regarding Playaround:

A person needed to purchase the double cartridge in order to get the one game. Whether or not the cartridge happened to have a second game on it (hack or repeat) was/is completely inconsequential.  Playaround only gets 3 positions on the list. No different then the Xonox games, although they had single carts as well as variations on the double carts. But regardless, no matter how many singles or combos you have, they won't "count" for more then 8 times towards the 404.

 

Regarding Sancho, Panda, and Froggo:

 

This could be subjective as well. While, technically, Froggo came later; way later! I still respect them more. They were the most professional "real and normal english ntsc/usa cartridge manufacturer" among the 3 companies. Sancho wasn't NTSC and Panda had some quality issues man. Carts with no main labels? What the hell was up with that crap man!? Even Mythicon was better with cartridge label quality then Panda was. But again, this is just my opinion. You can change it if you like.

 

[Supergun]

Here's my quick list and long list.

(I will try to post the actual original document files here)

 

2600list.txt 2600_404.docx

 

Here's the best I can do at posting a text version that can be seen and read in the thread. 

 

------------The Complete Atari 2600 NTSC / USA Cartridge Collection List------------

This comprehensive list breaks down the complete collection of USA / NTSC Atari 2600
video game cartridges from 001 to 404. It also explains WHY the actual total is 404.
Games marked with an (*) are surrounded by controversy & as such are given detailed
descriptions & explanations with REASONS for their additon or disqualification.
Games marked with an ($) are scarce and are considered to be the highlights of a set. 

With careful consideration, serious stipulation, and relentless research, we find
that a complete Atari 2600 NTSC / USA cartridge collection consists of 404 games.

In order to qualify, a game must meet or exceed the following requirements:
1) 100% plug & play compatible with an unmodified original NTSC / USA Atari 2600.
                    AND
2) Available for purchase at a retail store in the United States from 1977-1990.
                                        OR
3) Available through a mail order offer; advertized in a magazine or television ad.

            The Short List Breakdown -- Total 404
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119- Atari    03 - Sears    16 - Imagic    10 - Apollo    44 - Activision
09 - Sega    13 - Coleco    17 - Mattel    17 - Fox    21 - Parker Brothers
08 - Data Age    08 - Xonox    06 - Telesys    07 - CBS    11 - Spectravision
07 - Commavid    14 - US Games    03 - Konami    03 - Epyx    10 - Tigervision
04 - Absolute    04 - Bomb    04 - Froggo    04 - Zimag    05 - Avalon Hill
03 - Mythicon    02 - Panda    01 - K-Tel    03 - Mystique    03 - Playaround
02 - Telegames    02 - Wizard    02 - Answer    02 - Exus    02 - Milton Bradley
01 - Sunrise    01 - Amiga    01 - AVG    01 - TNT    01 - Selchow & Righter
01 - First Star    01 - DSD    01 - Sparrow    01 - Gamex    01 - Venturevision
01 - Simage    01 - MenaVision    01 - Gammation    01 - Red Sea    01 - Birthday Mania
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Every cartridge presented for admission to this list is subjected to these questions:
(1) Was the cartridge NTSC compatible? Meaning, did it function properly when inserted
into a factory stock USA 2600 console connected to a 70s/80s era USA television set?
(2) Was the game a repeat or a copy or a clone or a rom hack of an already existing
and released game that was already on the list?
(3) Was there another one available? Meaning, at the time, had another person been
right next to you, or had they called the same phone number right after you,
could they have also purchased it at that time?
(4) Did you need to have a passport to get it? In other words, did you leave the
country and buy it elsewhere and/or did you have it brought in from outside the USA?
(5) Was the cartridge available during the natural lifespan of the system?

------------------The Detailed Disqualification Explanation Section-----------------

1) Any rebranded, repackaged, or renamed game that retained it's original rom data.
2) Any promotional game limited to a private event & not available for public purchase.
3) Any game released outside the USA in the PAL or SECAM television format.
4) Any game that went unreleased, regardless if a proto or a sample has been found.

The Long List Breakdown
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-- Atari - 119
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001. Adventure
002. Air Sea Battle / Target Fun
003. Alpha Beam with Ernie
004. Asterix (*)($)
005. Asteroids
006. Atari Video Cube / Rubik's Cube (*)($)
007. Basic Programming
008. Basketball
009. Backgammon
010. Basic Math / Fun with Numbers
011. Battlezone
012. Big Bird's Egg Catch
013. Black Jack
014. Canyon Bomber
015. Brain Games
016. Berzerk
017. Bowling
018. Breakout / Breakaway IV
019. Circus Atari / Circus
020. Centipede
021. Casino
022. Championship Soccer / Pele's Soccer
023. Cookie Monster Munch
024. Crossbow
025. Codebreaker
026. Combat / Tank Plus
027. Dark Chambers
028. Defender
029. Crazy Climber ($)
030. Crystal Castles
031. Dig Dug
032. Double Dunk
033. Desert Falcon
034. Demons to Diamonds / Hot Rox
035. Flag Capture / Capture
036. Football
037. E.T.
038. Dodge 'Em / Dodger Cars
039. Golf
040. Gravitar
041. Galaxian
042. Concentration / Hunt & Score
043. Haunted House / Nightmare Manor
044. Joust
045. Gremlins
046. Hangman / Spelling
047. Human Cannonball / Cannon Man
048. Jr. Pac-Man
049. Kangaroo
050. Home Run / Baseball
051. Ikari Warriors
052. Jungle Hunt
053. Krull
054. Indy 500 / Race
055. Math Gran Prix
056. Millipede
057. Mario Bros.
058. Maze Craze / Maze Mania
059. Missile Command
060. Moon Patrol
061. Midnight Magic
062. Miniature Golf / Arcade Golf
063. Night Driver
064. Obelix ($)
065. Motorodeo
066. Ms. Pac-Man
067. Outlaw / Gunslinger
068. Othello / Reversi
069. Off the Wall
070. Oscar's Trash Race
071. Pigs in Space
072. Phoenix
073. Pac-Man
074. Pengo
075. Radar Lock
076. Quadrun ($)
077. Pole Position
078. Raiders of the Lost Arc
079. Real Sports Baseball
080. Real Sports Boxing
081. Real Sports Football
082. Real Sports Soccer
083. Real Sports Tennis
084. Real Sports Volleyball
085. Road Runner
086. Sentinel
087. Slot Machine / Slots
088. Solaris / Star Raiders 2
089. Secret Quest
090. Sky Diver / Dare Diver
091. Slot Racers / Maze
092. Space War / Space Combat
093. Star Raiders
094. Snoopy & the Red Baron
095. Space Invaders
096. Sprintmaster
097. Street Racer
098. Sorcerer's Apprentice
099. Stargate / Defender 2 (*)
100. Surround / Chase
101. Superman
102. Star Ship / Space Mission
103. Super Breakout
104. Taz
105. Super Baseball (*)
106. Super Football
107. Swordquest Earth World
108. Swordquest Fire World
109. Swordquest Water World ($)
110. 3-D Tic Tac Toe
111. Track & Field
112. Vanguard
113. Video Checkers / Checkers
114. Video Chess / Chess
115. Video Olympics / Pong Sports
116. Video Pinball / Arcade Pinball
117. Warlords
118. Xenophobe
119. Yar's Revenge    
(*) BMX Airmaster - (counts ONCE!) - (Atari or TNT)
(*) Qbert - (REPEAT) - (original by Parker Brothers)
(*) Donkey Kong - (REPEAT) - (original by Coleco)
(*) Donkey Kong Jr. - (REPEAT) - (original by Coleco)
(*) Mouse Trap - (REPEAT) - (original by Coleco)
(*) Venture - (REPEAT) - (original by Coleco)
(*) Polo is DISQUALIFIED - (explained below)
(*) Pepsi Invaders / Coke Wins is DISQUALIFIED
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-- Activision -- 44
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120. Barnstorming
121. Beamrider
122. Boxing
123. Bridge
124. Checkers
125. Chopper Command
126. Commando
127. Cosmic Commuter ($)
128. Crackpots
129. Decathlon
130. Dolphin
131. Double Dragon
132. Dragster
133. Enduro
134. Fishing Derby
135. Freeway
136. Frostbite
137. Ghostbusters
138. Grand Prix
139. H.E.R.O.
140. Ice Hockey
141. Kaboom!
142. Keystone Kapers
143. Kung Fu Master
144. Laser Blast
145. Megamania
146. Oink!
147. Pitfall!
148. Pitfall II
149. Plaque Attack
150. Pressure Cooker
151. Private Eye
152. Rampage
153. River Raid
154. River Raid II
155. Robot Tank
156. Seaquest
157. Skiing
158. Sky Jink
159. Space Shuttle
160. Spider Fighter
161. Stampede
162. Starmaster
163. Tennis
(*) Atlantis (REPEAT)
(*) Demon Attack (REPEAT)
(*) Moonsweeper (REPEAT)
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-- IMAGIC -- 16
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164. Atlantis
165. Cosmic Ark
166. Demon Attack
167. Dragonfire
168. Fathom
169. Fire Fighter
170. Laser Gates
171. Moonsweeper
172. No Escape!
173. Quick Step!
174. Riddle of the Sphinx
175. Shootin' Gallery
176. Solar Storm
177. Star Voyager
178. Subterranea
179. Trick Shot
(*) Atlantis 2 is DISQUALIFIED
(*) Cubicolor is DISQUALIFIED
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-- Parker Brothers -- 21
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180. Amidar
181. Frogger
182. Frogger II
183. G.I. Joe / Action Force
184. Gyruss
185. James Bond 007
186. Montezuma's Revenge
187. Mr. Do’s Castle ($)
188. Popeye
189. Q*Bert
190. Q*Bert’s Qubes ($)
191. Reactor
192. Sky Skipper
193. Spider-Man
194. Star Wars - Jedi Arena
195. Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back
196. Star Wars - Return of the Jedi
197. Star Wars - The Arcade Game
198. Strawberry Shortcake
199. Super Cobra
200. Tutankham
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-- COLECO -- 13
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201. Carnival
202. Donkey Kong
203. Mouse Trap
204. Smurf Rescue
205. Venture
206. Zaxxon
207. Donkey Kong Jr.
208. Time Pilot
209. Mr. Do!
210. Roc 'n Rope
211. Front Line
212. Smurf's Save the Day ($)
213. Berenstain Bears ($)
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-- TIGERVISION -- 10
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214. King Kong
215. Jawbreaker
216. Threshold
217. Miner 2049er
218. Polaris
219. Marauder ($)
220. Springer ($)
221. Espial ($)
222. Miner 2049er II
223. River Patrol ($)
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-- SPECTRAVISION - 11
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224. Planet Patrol
225. Gangster Alley
226. Cross Force
227. China Syndrome
228. Tapeworm
229. Nexar
230. Bumper Bash ($)
231. Master Builder ($)
232. Gas Hog ($)
233. Chase the Chuckwagon ($)
234. Mangia' ($)
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-- MATTEL NETWORK - 17
----------------------
235. Adventures of Tron / GX-12
236. Air Raiders / Bogey Blaster
237. Armor Ambush
238. Astroblast
239. Bump 'n Jump
240. Burgertime
241. Dark Cavern
242. Frogs & Flies
243. International Soccer
244. Kool Aid Man
245. Lock 'n Chase
246. He-Man
247. Space Attack
248. Star Strike
249. Super Challenge Baseball
250. Super Challenge Football
251. Tron: Deadly Discs
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-- 20TH CENTURY FOX - 17
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252. Alien
253. Bank Heist
254. Beany Bopper
255. Crash Dive
256. Crypts of Chaos
257. Deadly Duck
258. Earth Dies Screaming ($)
259. Fantastic Voyage
260. Fast Eddie
261. Flash Gordan
262. M*A*S*H*
263. Mega Force
264. Porky's
265. Revenge of the Beefsteak Tomatoes
266. Spacemaster X-7 ($)
267. Turmoil
268. Worm War I
------------
-- SEGA - 09
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269. Buck Rogers
270. Congo Bongo
271. Spy Hunter
272. Star Trek
273. Sub Scan
274. Tac Scan
275. Tapper
276. Thunderground
277. Up n Down ($)
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-- APOLLO - 10
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278. Final Approach
279. Guardian ($)
280. Infiltrate
281. Lost Luggage
282. Raquetball
283. Shark Attack / Lock Jaw (*)
284. Skeet Shoot
285. Space Cavern (Space Canyon by Panda)
286. Space Chase
287. Wabbit
(*) Lockjaw is a REPEAT/ROM HACK
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-- US GAMES - 14
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288. Commando Raid
289. Eggomania
290. Entombed
291. Gopher
292. M.A.D.
293. Name this Game / Octopus
294. Picnic
295. Piece 'o Cake
296. Raft Rider
297. Sneak 'n Peak
298. Space Jockey
299. Squeeze Box
300. Towering Inferno
301. Word Zapper
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-- DATA AGE - 08
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302. Air Lock
303. Bermuda Triangle
304. Bugs
305. Encounter at L-5
306. Frankenstein's Monster
307. Journey Escape
308. SSSnake
309. Warp Lock
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-- XONOX - 08
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310. Artillery Duel
311. Chuck Norris
312. Ghost Manor
313. Spike's Peak
314. Robin Hood ($)
315. Sir Lancelot ($)
316. Motocross Racer ($)
317. Tomarc the Barbarian ($)
(*) many cart combinations but only 8 qualify & count
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-- TELESYS - 06
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318. Fast Food
319. Coconuts
320. Cosmic Creeps
321. Ram It ($)
322. Star Gunner ($)
323. Demolition Herby ($)
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-- CBS Electronics - 07
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324. Blue Print
325. Gorf
326. Mountain King
327. Omega Race
328. Solar Fox 
329. Tunnel Runner
330. Wizard of Wor
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-- COMMA VID / Computer Magic - 07
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331. Cosmic Swarm
332. Room of Doom
333. Mines of Minos
334. Stronghold ($)
335. Cakewalk ($)
336. Magicard ($)
337. Video Life ($)
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-- AVALON HILL - 05
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338. London Blitz
339. Wall Ball
340. Shuttle Orbiter
341. Death Trap ($)
342. Out of Control ($)
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-- ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENT - 04
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343. Pete Rose Baseball
344. Skate Boardin'
345. Title Match Pro Wrestling / The Contenders
346. Tomcat: F-14 / Fighter Pilot
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-- ZIMAG / VIDCO - 04
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347. Cosmic Corridor / Space Tunnel by Bit Corp
348. Dishaster / Dancing Plate by Bit Corp
349. I Want My Mommy / Open Sesame by Bit Corp
350. Tanks But No Tanks / Tank Brigade by Panda / Phantom Tank by Bit Corp
------------
-- BOMB - 04
------------
351. Assault ($)
352. Great Escape ($)
353. Wall Defender ($)
354. Z-Tack ($)
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-- FROGGO - 04
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355. Cruise Missile / Exocet by Panda
356. Karate (*)
357. Sea Hawk / Sea Hawk by Panda
358. Sea Hunt / Scuba Diver by Panda
(*) Spiderdroid is DISQUALIFIED (rom hack of Amidar)
(*) Task Force is DISQUALIFIED (rom hack of Gangster Alley)
(*) Karate qualifies ONCE (also available by K-TEL)
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-- SEARS - 03
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359. Steeplechase
360. Stellar Track
361. Submarine Commander ($)
(*) All other Sears releases are simply rebranded Atari games
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-- KONAMI - 03
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362. Poo Yan ($)
363. Stradegy-X ($)
364. Marine Wars ($)
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-- MYTHICON - 03
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365. Fire Fly
366. Sorcerer
367. Star Fox
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-- MYSTIQUE - 03
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368. Custer's Revenge
369. Bachelor Party
370. Beat 'em & Eat 'em
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-- PLAYAROUND -- 03
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371. Gigolo
372. Burning Desire
373. Knight on the Town
(*) Playaround had 12 games in total but only 3 of them were completely original.
MYSTIQUE REPEATS: (general retreat, bachelor party, beat 'em & eat 'em)
MYSTIQUE HACKS:   (westward ho, bachelorette party, philly flasher)
PLAYAROUND HACKS: (cathouse blues, jungle fever, lady in wading)
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-- EPYX -- 03
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374. California Games
375. Summer Games
376. Winter Games
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377. Dice Puzzle by Panda
378. Stunt Man by Panda (also NTSC Nightmare by Sancho)
(*) Panda released more games but the rest were all repeats and/or rom hacks
(*) Panda may or may not have had the rights to other games by Sancho)
379. Gauntlet by Answer Software
380. Malagai by Answer Software
381. Video Jogger by Exus
382. Video Reflex by Exus
383. Survival Run by Milton Bradley
384. Spitfire Attack by Milton Bradley
385. Halloween by Wizard
386. Texas Chainsaw by Wizard
387. Glacier Patrol by Telegames
388. Universal Chaos by Telegames
(*) Telegames released more games & changed their titles but they were repeats
389. Vulture Attack by K-TEL Vision OR Condor Attack by Ultra Vision
(*) Spider Maze is a rom hack of Donkey Kong
(*) Karate (counts ONCE, either here or by Froggo)
390. BMX Airmaster by TNT Games
(*) (available by Atari as well, but only counts once)
391. Boing! by First Star Software
392. Quest for Quintana Roo by Sunrise Software
(*) (also available from Telegames)
393. Tax Avoiders by American Video Games
394. Mogul Maniac by Amiga
(*) Amiga came very close to releasing Off Your Rocker
395. Rescue Terra I by Venture Vision
396. Glib by Selchow & Richter
397. X-Man by Universal Gamex
398. Tooth Protectors by DSD Camelot
(*) (available to purchase by mail order)
399. Music Machine by Sparrow
(*) (available by mail order and at Christian stores)
400. Eli's Ladder by Simage
(*) (available to purchase by mail order)
401. Air Raid by Men A Vision
(*) (available to purchase at some store front retailers)
402. Gamma Attack
(*) (available to purchase by mail order)
403. Red Sea Crossing
(*) (available to purchase by mail order)
404. Birthday Mania
(*) (available to purchase by mail order)
END.
(*) -Extra Terrestrials- has been USA/NTSC DISQUALIFIED and transferred
(*) Time Warp by Zellers has been USA/NTSC DISQUALIFIED and transferred
(*) Challenge by Zellers has been USA/NTSC DISQUALIFIED and transferred
(*) Sea Monster by Puzzy has been USA/NTSC DISQUALIFIED and transferred
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NOTE: If a collector has these 404 games then they have a complete set.
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(*) THE 404 IS A COMPLETE AND OFFICIAL USA/NTSC 2600 SET!
(*) the 404 is NOT a complete NTSC 2600 cartridge set!
(*) the 404 is NOT a complete North American 2600 cartridge set!
(*) the 404 is NOT a complete NTSC AND PAL 2600 game set!
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COMPLETE LIST OF DISQUALIFIED ENTRIES ALONG WITH DETAILED EXPLANATIONS:
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(*) Polo (promotional game)
A cartridge put together by Atari programmer Carol Shaw for a Ralph Lauren
promotional event and was never sold nor officially available
--
(*) Pepsi Invaders / Coke Wins (promotional game)
Although it was made by Atari, and it was an actual mask rom game, it was limited to
a release of about 125 copies and given away to employees of Coca-Cola. In addition,
it is a graphical "rom hack" of Space Invaders, and thus is disqualified anyhow.
--
(*) Atlantis 2 (promotional game)
Although it was made by Imagic, and it was an actual mask rom game, it was only
intended to be used as part of a contest and not an official release. In addition,
it is a rom hack of Atlantis, and thus is disqualified for that as well.
--
(*) Cubicolor (unreleased proto)
Although it was made by Imagic, and it was an actual mask rom game, when
Rob Fulop sold copies of this game to us, it was not done officially, nor
through the proper channels, nor during the natural lifespan of the system.
--
(*) Off Your Rocker (unreleased proto)
Although it has a mask rom, it's an unofficial & unauthorized aftermarket
cartridge sold with a hand made label and makeshift instruction sheet by a
second hand distributor.
--
(*) Confrontation (unreleased proto)
Although a few people purchased samples from Answer Software, similar to
Cubicolor, and it even happened during the natural lifespan of the system,
the opportunity was not an open public and fair one, and the carts were not
official releases, but rather production samples.
--
(*) Cat Trax (production sample)
Although a professional retail-ready NTSC cartridge was found for this game,
it is still as of yet unclear and unconfirmed as to whether or not it's origins
can be traced back to having been a released game or a dressed production sample.  
-- 
(*) Monogrammed Space Chase (rom hack)
Although this was technically available, and it results in an extremely rare
cartridge, it ammounts to nothing more then a rom hack of the original game.
--
(*) Lockjaw (rom hack)
Although the title was changed for legal reasons and the rom was slightly
modified at the same time, it is not a different game. It is still Shark Attack.
Atari themselves did similar things. Such as to Asteroids, when they implemented
a copyright/title screen and when they altered Atari Video Cube to Rubik's Cube.
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ROM HACKS VERSUS REBUILDS - DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE DISQUALIFICATION CRITERIA
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Many companies like Sears, Panda, Froggo, and Zellers rebranded and/or re-released
previously available games. Sometimes with permission, sometimes without. Sometimes
they altered the rom data, sometimes they didn't. So what makes a game cartridge a
disqualified rom hack, versus a qualifying rom rebuild? Here is a detailed example:
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DISQUALIFIED ENTRIES: (Atari Video Cube / Rubik's Cube) AND (Stargate / Defender II)
ACCEPTED & CONFIRMED: (Asterix / Taz) AND (Real Sports Baseball / Super Baseball)
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The CRITERIA for these titles was based on the following comparisson table:
(S=SAME / C=CHANGED)        NAME    BOXART    ID#    TITLE    GAME
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Asterix / Taz            C    C    C    C    C
Atari Video / Rubik's Cube    C    S    C    C    C
Stargate / Defender II        C    S    S    C    S
Realsports / Super Baseball    C    C    C    C    C
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In order for a modified game to qualify as a "NEW" game, all 5 criteria must be met!
GAME NAME    BOX ART        PRODUCT#    TITLE SCREEN    GAME GRAPHICS
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(*) Asterix - (this was a complete rom rebuild of Taz, not just a rom hack)
(*) Super Baseball - (complete rom rebuild of RS Baseball not just a rom hack)
Some less controversial, although similar examples, of ROM REBUILDS:
(Atari's Blackjack & Casino)
(Atari's Solaris & Radar Lock)
(Atari's RS Boxing & Absolute's Wrestling)
(arguably all three of Mythicon's games)
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AND THEN FINALLY WE HAVE HERE SOME EXTREME CASES OF DISQUALIFICATIONS
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(*) Color Bar Generator - (this is a service & repair utility device)
This is neither a game nor a game program, and was never intended to be
marketed or sold in that capacity; neither to repair centers nor consumers.
--
(*) Arcadia/Starpath Super Charger - (this is a system modification / accesory)
This cannot function without a tethered connection to an interface cartridge,
which by itself serves no purpose or function when inserted alone.
--
(*) Compumate Computer - (this is a system modification / accesory)
An expansion interface console whose coincidental utilization of the system's
cartridge port, via a tethered cartridge, although functional, is inconsequential.
--
(*) Video Game Brain with Cat Trax - (this is an enhanced system accesory)
Although the Cat Trax game is technically present and becomes playable as a
result of its implementation, the tethered cartridge only functions as an interface.
--
(*) Gameline Network with Save the Whales - (this is a joke)
Although technically you could download and play this game on your system
via a phone line connected to the gameline network device, because there was no
OFFICIAL and LEGAL way, at the time, to copy and retain it's data on a normal
stand alone cartridge, it will never be given legitamate status.
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POSSIBLE FUTURE DISCOVERIES THAT COULD RESULT IN ALTERING OR EXPANDING THIS LIST
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(+2) Atari's Fatal Run & Klax
-- they were released in PAL format.
-- their NTSC protos were found.
-- their NTSC packaging would have been identical.
-- 7800 Fatal Run was released in NTSC format.
-- 2600 Sentinel saw release while 7800 Sentinel was also PAL exclsuive.
-- 2600 Ikari Warriors & Motorodeo (also once presumed to be PAL exclusive)
-- were found in Venezuela and in LARGE quantities.
-- so these two games could turn up in NTSC and in LARGE quantities.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

XXX. Extra Terrestrials (unreleased proto / production sample)
(*) (available to purchase if some guy happened to knock on your door in Canada)
-- was not sold at any retail stores
-- was not advertised in any magazine or newspaper or television ad
-- was designed, programmed, & assembled but never officially released
-- was sold door to door, randomly and exclusively, to some Canadian residents

NOTE: This game FAILS in EVERY area of qualification for ANY released list.
In reality, this game is in the same category as Amiga's Off Your Rocker 
But because it had such an amazing and interesting story, it was given
special treatment and positioned itself on many 2600 game lists.

Even if he had knocked on some doors in northern USA bordering cities,
and thus some USA residents also had the opportunity to purchase the game,
it STILL would not qualify. Any cartridge that was exclusively made available
to a select people in a select area or situation rather then fairly made available
to the open public, is immediately disqualified.

Even if the original INTENTION was to mass produce the game, advertise it
publicly, and sell it through mail order and/or retail stores in BOTH
Canadian and USA markets, it didn't happen.

So the ONLY way to purchase this game from 1977-1990 was if you lived in Canada
and if you happened to live in the area he was in, and if he happened to
knock on your door, and you happened to be home.

------------------------
EXPANSION NUMBER ONE: 11
------------------------
-- NTSC compatible games (will work on a stock console)
-- unique to the other games listed (not repeats or rom hacks)
-- released otside the United States (not intended for the USA)

405. (CAN) Challenge by Zellers / (a Fun Vision game)
406. (CAN) Time Warp by Zellers / (a Fun Vision game)
407. (CAN) Inca Gold by Zellers / (a Fun Vision game) / Spider Maze by K-TEL
408. (BRA) Spectracube by Sun Tek / Immies & Aggies (a Zimag game)
409. (BRA) Pizza Chef by CCE / (a Zimag game)
410. (BRA) Criminal Pursuit by Sun Tek / A Mysterious Thief by Zimag
411. (BRA) Mr. Postman by CCE / (a Bit Corp game)
412. (BRA) Bobby is Going Home by CCE (a Bit Corp game)
413. (CAN) Sea Monster by Puzzy (a Bit Corp game)
(*). (CAN) Space Tunnel by Puzzy (REPEAT) Cosmic Corridor
414. (BRA) Mission 3000 A.D. by CCE / (a Bit Corp game)
415. (BRA) Squirrel by CCE / (a Bit Corp game)
(*). (BRA) Dancing Plate by CCE (REPEAT) Dishaster
(*). (BRA) Open Sesame by CCE (REPEAT) I want my Mommy
(*). (BRA) Space Tunnel by CCE (REPEAT) Cosmic Corridor
(*). (BRA) Phantom Tank by CCE (REPEAT) Tanks but no Tanks
------------------------
EXPANSION NUMBER TWO: 38
------------------------
-- PAL compatible games (will NOT work on a stock console)
-- unique to the other games listed (not repeats or rom hacks)
-- released outside the United States (not intended for the USA)
-- have been found in NTSC format or can be converted to NTSC format 

416. Fatal Run by Atari
417. Klax by Atari
418. Ghostbusters II by Salu (an Activision game)
419. My Golf by Salu (an HES game)
420. Acid Drop by Salu
421. Pick & Pile by Salu
422. Wing War by Imagic
423. Forest by Sancho
424. Dragon Defender by Suntek (Dragon Defender by Home Vision)

425. Farmyard Fun by Suntek (Play Farm by Home Vision)

426. Firebug by Suntek (Spinning Fireball by Zimag) (*ntsc)
427. IQ Memory Teaser by Sun Tek (IQ 180 by Home Vision)

428. Mole Hunter by Suntek (Topy by Home Vision) (*ntsc)

429. Motocross by Suntek (a Home Vision game) (*ntsc)
430. Ski Run by Suntek (a Home Vision game)
431. Sky Diver by Suntek (Parachute by Home Vision)
432. Treasure Island by Suntek (Treasure Discovery by Home Vision)
433. UFO Patrol by Suntek (X'Mission by Home Vision)
434. Walker by Suntek (Robin by Home Vision)

435. Zoo Fun by Suntek (an ITT Family game) (Panda Chase rebuild)

436. Frisco by Home Vision (RJPG)
437. Lilly Adventure by Home Vision (*ntsc)
438. Panda Chase by Home Vision
439. Racing Car by Home Vision (a Fun Vision game) (RJPG)
440. Ski Hunt by Home Vision (a Fun Vision game) (*ntsc) (RJPG)
441. Astrowar by Dimax/Sinmax
442. Go Go Home by Dimax/Sinmax (*ntsc)
443. The End of the World by Dimax/Sinmax (*ntsc)
444. Nuts by Techno Vision
445. Pharaoh's Curse by Techno Vision
446. Save Our Ship by Techno Vision (*ntsc)
447. Stone Age by CCE (a Techno Vision game)
448. Missile Control by Video Gems
449. Mission Survive by Video Gems
450. Steeplechase by Video Gems
451. Surfer's Paradise But Danger Below! by Video Gems
452. Treasure Below by Video Gems 
453. Seal to Whales by Datatech (undumped)
454. Unknown by Datatech (MEXICO) (*ntsc) (Mazy Match by Pet Boat)
455. Megaboy by Dynacom (BRAZIL) (*ntsc)

Edited October 27, 2019 by Supergun
added lists

[lazzeri]

5 minutes ago, Supergun said:

Here's my quick list and long list.

(I will try to post the actual original document files here)

 

2600list.txt 2.83 kB · 1 download 2600_404.docx 36.38 kB · 1 download

   WOW, the long list is just everything I was trying to do. 🙂

 

   There´s only minor suggestions but thank you deeply for sharing that.

[stupus]

Some games stayed on the pal original list when the only ntsc version is a bootleg.

So it gets hard to know where some should go....expansion 1 or 2.

In the case of stone age the bootleg is the only released version....so it probably should go on the 1st expansion.

[Supergun]

2 minutes ago, stupus said:

Some games stayed on the pal original list when the only ntsc version is a bootleg.

So it gets hard to know where some should go....expansion 1 or 2.

In the case of stone age the bootleg is the only released version....so it probably should go on the 1st expansion.

I agree. The expansions to the usa/ntsc cartridge list are a minefield of NTSC vs. PAL and "authorized vs. pirate" arguments and debates. And any attempts to confirm or disqualify games based on quality, or packaging, or rumors, or childhood memories, etc. is also a minefield.  The expansions are present MAINLY just to list games that people may make mention of in a debated discussion. (as proof that we are aware of and acknowledge that they exist, and thus that they are not "missing" because we didn't know about them)

[stupus]

I had not seen your newest list Billy, very nicely done!

I think it needs a few corrections between what goes on the non usa ntsc and pal expansions, and how they are titled. But i think all the games are there

Mainly moving stone age and megaboy to expansion 1.

[Ballblaɀer]

Donald Duck's Speedboat should be added to the NTSC expansion set as it was available on numerous contemporary cartridges manufactured in Brazil and Argentina.

 

Also, the expansion set has some games listed as Brazilian (from CCE), but eight of the nine "original" Bit Corp titles were available on NTSC Bit Corp-manufactured carts. Snail vs. Squirrel is the only one where a Bit Corp NTSC version is not (yet) known, so turning to the Bit Corp-licensed CCE version from Brazil makes sense for that one title. AFAIK, there's also still some debate over whether ZiMAG titles are hacks of Bit Corp originals. These arguments don't affect the number of total titles on the list, of course, but they do affect how they're referenced. If one is coming at this from a USA/NTSC-first angle, then I suppose listing the ZiMAG titles as such is the sensible approach regardless.

[lazzeri]

Supergun (can I call you Billy?), do you mind if I take your latest list and just divide the games by manufacturer, like you did in your first attempt?

 

Maybe also some minor tweaks in the expansions?

 

This is already a superb job, and I guess with some minor tweaks it can easily go Canonycal.

 

Really excellent piece of work. 🙂

[Supergun]

3 minutes ago, Ballblaɀer said:

Donald Duck's Speedboat should be added to the NTSC expansion set as it was available on numerous contemporary cartridges manufactured in Brazil and Argentina.

 

Also, the expansion set has some games listed as Brazilian (from CCE), but eight of the nine "original" Bit Corp titles were available on NTSC Bit Corp-manufactured carts. Snail vs. Squirrel is the only one where a Bit Corp NTSC version is not (yet) known, so turning to the Bit Corp-licensed CCE version from Brazil makes sense for that one title. AFAIK, there's also still some debate over whether ZiMAG titles are hacks of Bit Corp originals. These arguments don't affect the number of total titles on the list, of course, but they do affect how they're referenced. If one is coming at this from a USA/NTSC-first angle, then I suppose listing the ZiMAG titles as such is the sensible approach regardless.

Bit Corp has always been a headache! It also wreaks havoc with the ColecoVision list too! While we do know more about them & what was likely their INTENDED game plan (mostly thanks to that product flyer that turned up a few years back) we still don’t know for certain what ACTUALLY DID make it to market in “official” USA/NTSC packaging AND more importantly, if that packaging ever officially SOLD in any USA advertised / accessible venue.

 

Donald Duck is a massive grey area! And I have lots to say about it. But I’ll have to handle this one later though. I’ll be back!

[stupus]

Hey ballblazer,

When did that 8in1 bit Corp cart turn up. I was not aware of it.

Is there only 1.....and i see its not dumped.

How do we know for sure its ntsc and an official bit corp release?

If there is only 1 then i question if its a true release.....and also a true usa release and not a south american release?

I also have a hard time adding a sketchy multicart to cover multiple official releases of a few game titles.

Very interesting though!

 

[Ballblaɀer]

I dumped it recently. There are definitely more than one; I own two at the moment, and I know at least one other person who has one. I believe it's been known to exist for a while, though.

 

If you read on a bit further in the ROM dump thread, I also dumped the Bit Corp R320 cart, which we've learned was a pack-in cartridge with Bit Corp's "Creator 30" console. I think the 8-in-1 was likely a similar situation, either a pack-in with one of their other consoles, or perhaps it was just a multi-cart offering showing most of their original (?) creations.

[lazzeri]

Just now, Ballblaɀer said:

I dumped it recently. There are definitely more than one; I own two at the moment, and I know at least one other person who has one. I believe it's been known to exist for a while, though.

 

If you read on a bit further in the ROM dump thread, I also dumped the Bit Corp R320 cart, which we've learned was a pack-in cartridge with Bit Corp's "Creator 30" console. I think the 8-in-1 was likely a similar situation, either a pack-in with one of their other consoles, or perhaps it was just a multi-cart offering showing most of their original (?) creations.

   I do have one 8-in-1 myself and I know maybe three other copies down here. I might ask around if there’s more.

 

   Definitely uncommon but not insanely rare.

[lazzeri]

Here’s mine

[stupus]

Very cool ballblazer!

I had not seen that thread!

I have had a creator 30 for quite some time and never knew it had that pack in cart.

Mine came with a few carts that are not listed on atari mania that resemble bit corp carts. I need to dig them out and see if anyone has heard of them. I figured they are clones but i really should check them out.

If either of you have a spare 8in1 to part with i would live to get 1

 

Edited October 27, 2019 by stupus

[Supergun]

I did minimal research & found an entire page dedicated to Bit Corp.
 

https://bootleggames.fandom.com/wiki/Bit_Corp.

 

Nothing whatsoever about who Bit Corp was, what they may or may not have intended to do, nor what they actually did do, comes off as “fair opportunity / widely available NTSC/USA products”. In fact, quite the opposite. It screams of poorly marketed, overseas based, internationally targeted, dubious pirate software.

 

So they ain’t getting on the 404. No way, Jose. Not on my watch. They will remain in the expansion section where they belong.

 

Some of their games (if they even were there’s originally) made their way to US store shelves through other companies. (Zimag/Vidco) So those count, in their own way and under those labels. But just because they have overseas cousins or international relatives, some of whom may even be NTSC, doesn’t grant them legitimacy. (such as Pizza Chef for example)

[high voltage]

Haven't noticed it:

Football Fanatic by Sports Compu-Stat Inc

[stupus]

When did this get added to atari mania?

I have never seen it there before. Interesting!

But its never released and the rom is lost so it wouldnt go on this list we are making.

I guess it could kind of relate to the original thread title.....zero number of known copies

[high voltage]

Maybe under Extreme Cases:

 

And....

Compumate has built-in Graphic and Music programs, worth mentioning?

Edited October 27, 2019 by high voltage

[Rom Hunter]

19 hours ago, Supergun said:

Here's my quick list and long list.

(I will try to post the actual original document files here)

 

2600list.txt 2.83 kB · 7 downloads 2600_404.docx 36.38 kB · 8 downloads

 

Here's the best I can do at posting a text version that can be seen and read in the thread. 

 

------------The Complete Atari 2600 NTSC / USA Cartridge Collection List------------

This comprehensive list breaks down the complete collection of USA / NTSC Atari 2600
video game cartridges from 001 to 404. It also explains WHY the actual total is 404.
Games marked with an (*) are surrounded by controversy & as such are given detailed
descriptions & explanations with REASONS for their additon or disqualification.
Games marked with an ($) are scarce and are considered to be the highlights of a set. 

With careful consideration, serious stipulation, and relentless research, we find
that a complete Atari 2600 NTSC / USA cartridge collection consists of 404 games.

In order to qualify, a game must meet or exceed the following requirements:
1) 100% plug & play compatible with an unmodified original NTSC / USA Atari 2600.
                    AND
2) Available for purchase at a retail store in the United States from 1977-1990.
                                        OR
3) Available through a mail order offer; advertized in a magazine or television ad.

            The Short List Breakdown -- Total 404
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
119- Atari    03 - Sears    16 - Imagic    10 - Apollo    44 - Activision
09 - Sega    13 - Coleco    17 - Mattel    17 - Fox    21 - Parker Brothers
08 - Data Age    08 - Xonox    06 - Telesys    07 - CBS    11 - Spectravision
07 - Commavid    14 - US Games    03 - Konami    03 - Epyx    10 - Tigervision
04 - Absolute    04 - Bomb    04 - Froggo    04 - Zimag    05 - Avalon Hill
03 - Mythicon    02 - Panda    01 - K-Tel    03 - Mystique    03 - Playaround
02 - Telegames    02 - Wizard    02 - Answer    02 - Exus    02 - Milton Bradley
01 - Sunrise    01 - Amiga    01 - AVG    01 - TNT    01 - Selchow & Righter
01 - First Star    01 - DSD    01 - Sparrow    01 - Gamex    01 - Venturevision
01 - Simage    01 - MenaVision    01 - Gammation    01 - Red Sea    01 - Birthday Mania
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Every cartridge presented for admission to this list is subjected to these questions:
(1) Was the cartridge NTSC compatible? Meaning, did it function properly when inserted
into a factory stock USA 2600 console connected to a 70s/80s era USA television set?
(2) Was the game a repeat or a copy or a clone or a rom hack of an already existing
and released game that was already on the list?
(3) Was there another one available? Meaning, at the time, had another person been
right next to you, or had they called the same phone number right after you,
could they have also purchased it at that time?
(4) Did you need to have a passport to get it? In other words, did you leave the
country and buy it elsewhere and/or did you have it brought in from outside the USA?
(5) Was the cartridge available during the natural lifespan of the system?

------------------The Detailed Disqualification Explanation Section-----------------

1) Any rebranded, repackaged, or renamed game that retained it's original rom data.
2) Any promotional game limited to a private event & not available for public purchase.
3) Any game released outside the USA in the PAL or SECAM television format.
4) Any game that went unreleased, regardless if a proto or a sample has been found.

The Long List Breakdown
--------------
-- Atari - 119
--------------
001. Adventure
002. Air Sea Battle / Target Fun
003. Alpha Beam with Ernie
004. Asterix (*)($)
005. Asteroids
006. Atari Video Cube / Rubik's Cube (*)($)
007. Basic Programming
008. Basketball
009. Backgammon
010. Basic Math / Fun with Numbers
011. Battlezone
012. Big Bird's Egg Catch
013. Black Jack
014. Canyon Bomber
015. Brain Games
016. Berzerk
017. Bowling
018. Breakout / Breakaway IV
019. Circus Atari / Circus
020. Centipede
021. Casino
022. Championship Soccer / Pele's Soccer
023. Cookie Monster Munch
024. Crossbow
025. Codebreaker
026. Combat / Tank Plus
027. Dark Chambers
028. Defender
029. Crazy Climber ($)
030. Crystal Castles
031. Dig Dug
032. Double Dunk
033. Desert Falcon
034. Demons to Diamonds / Hot Rox
035. Flag Capture / Capture
036. Football
037. E.T.
038. Dodge 'Em / Dodger Cars
039. Golf
040. Gravitar
041. Galaxian
042. Concentration / Hunt & Score
043. Haunted House / Nightmare Manor
044. Joust
045. Gremlins
046. Hangman / Spelling
047. Human Cannonball / Cannon Man
048. Jr. Pac-Man
049. Kangaroo
050. Home Run / Baseball
051. Ikari Warriors
052. Jungle Hunt
053. Krull
054. Indy 500 / Race
055. Math Gran Prix
056. Millipede
057. Mario Bros.
058. Maze Craze / Maze Mania
059. Missile Command
060. Moon Patrol
061. Midnight Magic
062. Miniature Golf / Arcade Golf
063. Night Driver
064. Obelix ($)
065. Motorodeo
066. Ms. Pac-Man
067. Outlaw / Gunslinger
068. Othello / Reversi
069. Off the Wall
070. Oscar's Trash Race
071. Pigs in Space
072. Phoenix
073. Pac-Man
074. Pengo
075. Radar Lock
076. Quadrun ($)
077. Pole Position
078. Raiders of the Lost Arc
079. Real Sports Baseball
080. Real Sports Boxing
081. Real Sports Football
082. Real Sports Soccer
083. Real Sports Tennis
084. Real Sports Volleyball
085. Road Runner
086. Sentinel
087. Slot Machine / Slots
088. Solaris / Star Raiders 2
089. Secret Quest
090. Sky Diver / Dare Diver
091. Slot Racers / Maze
092. Space War / Space Combat
093. Star Raiders
094. Snoopy & the Red Baron
095. Space Invaders
096. Sprintmaster
097. Street Racer
098. Sorcerer's Apprentice
099. Stargate / Defender 2 (*)
100. Surround / Chase
101. Superman
102. Star Ship / Space Mission
103. Super Breakout
104. Taz
105. Super Baseball (*)
106. Super Football
107. Swordquest Earth World
108. Swordquest Fire World
109. Swordquest Water World ($)
110. 3-D Tic Tac Toe
111. Track & Field
112. Vanguard
113. Video Checkers / Checkers
114. Video Chess / Chess
115. Video Olympics / Pong Sports
116. Video Pinball / Arcade Pinball
117. Warlords
118. Xenophobe
119. Yar's Revenge    
(*) BMX Airmaster - (counts ONCE!) - (Atari or TNT)
(*) Qbert - (REPEAT) - (original by Parker Brothers)
(*) Donkey Kong - (REPEAT) - (original by Coleco)
(*) Donkey Kong Jr. - (REPEAT) - (original by Coleco)
(*) Mouse Trap - (REPEAT) - (original by Coleco)
(*) Venture - (REPEAT) - (original by Coleco)
(*) Polo is DISQUALIFIED - (explained below)
(*) Pepsi Invaders / Coke Wins is DISQUALIFIED
-------------------
-- Activision -- 44
-------------------
120. Barnstorming
121. Beamrider
122. Boxing
123. Bridge
124. Checkers
125. Chopper Command
126. Commando
127. Cosmic Commuter ($)
128. Crackpots
129. Decathlon
130. Dolphin
131. Double Dragon
132. Dragster
133. Enduro
134. Fishing Derby
135. Freeway
136. Frostbite
137. Ghostbusters
138. Grand Prix
139. H.E.R.O.
140. Ice Hockey
141. Kaboom!
142. Keystone Kapers
143. Kung Fu Master
144. Laser Blast
145. Megamania
146. Oink!
147. Pitfall!
148. Pitfall II
149. Plaque Attack
150. Pressure Cooker
151. Private Eye
152. Rampage
153. River Raid
154. River Raid II
155. Robot Tank
156. Seaquest
157. Skiing
158. Sky Jink
159. Space Shuttle
160. Spider Fighter
161. Stampede
162. Starmaster
163. Tennis
(*) Atlantis (REPEAT)
(*) Demon Attack (REPEAT)
(*) Moonsweeper (REPEAT)
---------------
-- IMAGIC -- 16
---------------
164. Atlantis
165. Cosmic Ark
166. Demon Attack
167. Dragonfire
168. Fathom
169. Fire Fighter
170. Laser Gates
171. Moonsweeper
172. No Escape!
173. Quick Step!
174. Riddle of the Sphinx
175. Shootin' Gallery
176. Solar Storm
177. Star Voyager
178. Subterranea
179. Trick Shot
(*) Atlantis 2 is DISQUALIFIED
(*) Cubicolor is DISQUALIFIED
---------------------------
-- Parker Brothers -- 21
---------------------------
180. Amidar
181. Frogger
182. Frogger II
183. G.I. Joe / Action Force
184. Gyruss
185. James Bond 007
186. Montezuma's Revenge
187. Mr. Do’s Castle ($)
188. Popeye
189. Q*Bert
190. Q*Bert’s Qubes ($)
191. Reactor
192. Sky Skipper
193. Spider-Man
194. Star Wars - Jedi Arena
195. Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back
196. Star Wars - Return of the Jedi
197. Star Wars - The Arcade Game
198. Strawberry Shortcake
199. Super Cobra
200. Tutankham
---------------
-- COLECO -- 13
---------------
201. Carnival
202. Donkey Kong
203. Mouse Trap
204. Smurf Rescue
205. Venture
206. Zaxxon
207. Donkey Kong Jr.
208. Time Pilot
209. Mr. Do!
210. Roc 'n Rope
211. Front Line
212. Smurf's Save the Day ($)
213. Berenstain Bears ($)
--------------------
-- TIGERVISION -- 10
--------------------
214. King Kong
215. Jawbreaker
216. Threshold
217. Miner 2049er
218. Polaris
219. Marauder ($)
220. Springer ($)
221. Espial ($)
222. Miner 2049er II
223. River Patrol ($)
---------------------
-- SPECTRAVISION - 11
---------------------
224. Planet Patrol
225. Gangster Alley
226. Cross Force
227. China Syndrome
228. Tapeworm
229. Nexar
230. Bumper Bash ($)
231. Master Builder ($)
232. Gas Hog ($)
233. Chase the Chuckwagon ($)
234. Mangia' ($)
----------------------
-- MATTEL NETWORK - 17
----------------------
235. Adventures of Tron / GX-12
236. Air Raiders / Bogey Blaster
237. Armor Ambush
238. Astroblast
239. Bump 'n Jump
240. Burgertime
241. Dark Cavern
242. Frogs & Flies
243. International Soccer
244. Kool Aid Man
245. Lock 'n Chase
246. He-Man
247. Space Attack
248. Star Strike
249. Super Challenge Baseball
250. Super Challenge Football
251. Tron: Deadly Discs
------------------------
-- 20TH CENTURY FOX - 17
------------------------
252. Alien
253. Bank Heist
254. Beany Bopper
255. Crash Dive
256. Crypts of Chaos
257. Deadly Duck
258. Earth Dies Screaming ($)
259. Fantastic Voyage
260. Fast Eddie
261. Flash Gordan
262. M*A*S*H*
263. Mega Force
264. Porky's
265. Revenge of the Beefsteak Tomatoes
266. Spacemaster X-7 ($)
267. Turmoil
268. Worm War I
------------
-- SEGA - 09
------------
269. Buck Rogers
270. Congo Bongo
271. Spy Hunter
272. Star Trek
273. Sub Scan
274. Tac Scan
275. Tapper
276. Thunderground
277. Up n Down ($)
--------------
-- APOLLO - 10
--------------
278. Final Approach
279. Guardian ($)
280. Infiltrate
281. Lost Luggage
282. Raquetball
283. Shark Attack / Lock Jaw (*)
284. Skeet Shoot
285. Space Cavern (Space Canyon by Panda)
286. Space Chase
287. Wabbit
(*) Lockjaw is a REPEAT/ROM HACK
----------------
-- US GAMES - 14
----------------
288. Commando Raid
289. Eggomania
290. Entombed
291. Gopher
292. M.A.D.
293. Name this Game / Octopus
294. Picnic
295. Piece 'o Cake
296. Raft Rider
297. Sneak 'n Peak
298. Space Jockey
299. Squeeze Box
300. Towering Inferno
301. Word Zapper
----------------
-- DATA AGE - 08
----------------
302. Air Lock
303. Bermuda Triangle
304. Bugs
305. Encounter at L-5
306. Frankenstein's Monster
307. Journey Escape
308. SSSnake
309. Warp Lock
-------------
-- XONOX - 08
-------------
310. Artillery Duel
311. Chuck Norris
312. Ghost Manor
313. Spike's Peak
314. Robin Hood ($)
315. Sir Lancelot ($)
316. Motocross Racer ($)
317. Tomarc the Barbarian ($)
(*) many cart combinations but only 8 qualify & count
---------------
-- TELESYS - 06
---------------
318. Fast Food
319. Coconuts
320. Cosmic Creeps
321. Ram It ($)
322. Star Gunner ($)
323. Demolition Herby ($)
-----------------------
-- CBS Electronics - 07
-----------------------
324. Blue Print
325. Gorf
326. Mountain King
327. Omega Race
328. Solar Fox 
329. Tunnel Runner
330. Wizard of Wor
----------------------------------
-- COMMA VID / Computer Magic - 07
----------------------------------
331. Cosmic Swarm
332. Room of Doom
333. Mines of Minos
334. Stronghold ($)
335. Cakewalk ($)
336. Magicard ($)
337. Video Life ($)
-------------------
-- AVALON HILL - 05
-------------------
338. London Blitz
339. Wall Ball
340. Shuttle Orbiter
341. Death Trap ($)
342. Out of Control ($)
------------------------------
-- ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENT - 04
------------------------------
343. Pete Rose Baseball
344. Skate Boardin'
345. Title Match Pro Wrestling / The Contenders
346. Tomcat: F-14 / Fighter Pilot
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-- ZIMAG / VIDCO - 04
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347. Cosmic Corridor / Space Tunnel by Bit Corp
348. Dishaster / Dancing Plate by Bit Corp
349. I Want My Mommy / Open Sesame by Bit Corp
350. Tanks But No Tanks / Tank Brigade by Panda / Phantom Tank by Bit Corp
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-- BOMB - 04
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351. Assault ($)
352. Great Escape ($)
353. Wall Defender ($)
354. Z-Tack ($)
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-- FROGGO - 04
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355. Cruise Missile / Exocet by Panda
356. Karate (*)
357. Sea Hawk / Sea Hawk by Panda
358. Sea Hunt / Scuba Diver by Panda
(*) Spiderdroid is DISQUALIFIED (rom hack of Amidar)
(*) Task Force is DISQUALIFIED (rom hack of Gangster Alley)
(*) Karate qualifies ONCE (also available by K-TEL)
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-- SEARS - 03
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359. Steeplechase
360. Stellar Track
361. Submarine Commander ($)
(*) All other Sears releases are simply rebranded Atari games
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-- KONAMI - 03
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362. Poo Yan ($)
363. Stradegy-X ($)
364. Marine Wars ($)
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-- MYTHICON - 03
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365. Fire Fly
366. Sorcerer
367. Star Fox
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-- MYSTIQUE - 03
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368. Custer's Revenge
369. Bachelor Party
370. Beat 'em & Eat 'em
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-- PLAYAROUND -- 03
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371. Gigolo
372. Burning Desire
373. Knight on the Town
(*) Playaround had 12 games in total but only 3 of them were completely original.
MYSTIQUE REPEATS: (general retreat, bachelor party, beat 'em & eat 'em)
MYSTIQUE HACKS:   (westward ho, bachelorette party, philly flasher)
PLAYAROUND HACKS: (cathouse blues, jungle fever, lady in wading)
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-- EPYX -- 03
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374. California Games
375. Summer Games
376. Winter Games
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377. Dice Puzzle by Panda
378. Stunt Man by Panda (also NTSC Nightmare by Sancho)
(*) Panda released more games but the rest were all repeats and/or rom hacks
(*) Panda may or may not have had the rights to other games by Sancho)
379. Gauntlet by Answer Software
380. Malagai by Answer Software
381. Video Jogger by Exus
382. Video Reflex by Exus
383. Survival Run by Milton Bradley
384. Spitfire Attack by Milton Bradley
385. Halloween by Wizard
386. Texas Chainsaw by Wizard
387. Glacier Patrol by Telegames
388. Universal Chaos by Telegames
(*) Telegames released more games & changed their titles but they were repeats
389. Vulture Attack by K-TEL Vision OR Condor Attack by Ultra Vision
(*) Spider Maze is a rom hack of Donkey Kong
(*) Karate (counts ONCE, either here or by Froggo)
390. BMX Airmaster by TNT Games
(*) (available by Atari as well, but only counts once)
391. Boing! by First Star Software
392. Quest for Quintana Roo by Sunrise Software
(*) (also available from Telegames)
393. Tax Avoiders by American Video Games
394. Mogul Maniac by Amiga
(*) Amiga came very close to releasing Off Your Rocker
395. Rescue Terra I by Venture Vision
396. Glib by Selchow & Richter
397. X-Man by Universal Gamex
398. Tooth Protectors by DSD Camelot
(*) (available to purchase by mail order)
399. Music Machine by Sparrow
(*) (available by mail order and at Christian stores)
400. Eli's Ladder by Simage
(*) (available to purchase by mail order)
401. Air Raid by Men A Vision
(*) (available to purchase at some store front retailers)
402. Gamma Attack
(*) (available to purchase by mail order)
403. Red Sea Crossing
(*) (available to purchase by mail order)
404. Birthday Mania
(*) (available to purchase by mail order)
END.
(*) -Extra Terrestrials- has been USA/NTSC DISQUALIFIED and transferred
(*) Time Warp by Zellers has been USA/NTSC DISQUALIFIED and transferred
(*) Challenge by Zellers has been USA/NTSC DISQUALIFIED and transferred
(*) Sea Monster by Puzzy has been USA/NTSC DISQUALIFIED and transferred
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NOTE: If a collector has these 404 games then they have a complete set.
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(*) THE 404 IS A COMPLETE AND OFFICIAL USA/NTSC 2600 SET!
(*) the 404 is NOT a complete NTSC 2600 cartridge set!
(*) the 404 is NOT a complete North American 2600 cartridge set!
(*) the 404 is NOT a complete NTSC AND PAL 2600 game set!
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COMPLETE LIST OF DISQUALIFIED ENTRIES ALONG WITH DETAILED EXPLANATIONS:
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(*) Polo (promotional game)
A cartridge put together by Atari programmer Carol Shaw for a Ralph Lauren
promotional event and was never sold nor officially available
--
(*) Pepsi Invaders / Coke Wins (promotional game)
Although it was made by Atari, and it was an actual mask rom game, it was limited to
a release of about 125 copies and given away to employees of Coca-Cola. In addition,
it is a graphical "rom hack" of Space Invaders, and thus is disqualified anyhow.
--
(*) Atlantis 2 (promotional game)
Although it was made by Imagic, and it was an actual mask rom game, it was only
intended to be used as part of a contest and not an official release. In addition,
it is a rom hack of Atlantis, and thus is disqualified for that as well.
--
(*) Cubicolor (unreleased proto)
Although it was made by Imagic, and it was an actual mask rom game, when
Rob Fulop sold copies of this game to us, it was not done officially, nor
through the proper channels, nor during the natural lifespan of the system.
--
(*) Off Your Rocker (unreleased proto)
Although it has a mask rom, it's an unofficial & unauthorized aftermarket
cartridge sold with a hand made label and makeshift instruction sheet by a
second hand distributor.
--
(*) Confrontation (unreleased proto)
Although a few people purchased samples from Answer Software, similar to
Cubicolor, and it even happened during the natural lifespan of the system,
the opportunity was not an open public and fair one, and the carts were not
official releases, but rather production samples.
--
(*) Cat Trax (production sample)
Although a professional retail-ready NTSC cartridge was found for this game,
it is still as of yet unclear and unconfirmed as to whether or not it's origins
can be traced back to having been a released game or a dressed production sample.  
-- 
(*) Monogrammed Space Chase (rom hack)
Although this was technically available, and it results in an extremely rare
cartridge, it ammounts to nothing more then a rom hack of the original game.
--
(*) Lockjaw (rom hack)
Although the title was changed for legal reasons and the rom was slightly
modified at the same time, it is not a different game. It is still Shark Attack.
Atari themselves did similar things. Such as to Asteroids, when they implemented
a copyright/title screen and when they altered Atari Video Cube to Rubik's Cube.
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ROM HACKS VERSUS REBUILDS - DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE DISQUALIFICATION CRITERIA
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Many companies like Sears, Panda, Froggo, and Zellers rebranded and/or re-released
previously available games. Sometimes with permission, sometimes without. Sometimes
they altered the rom data, sometimes they didn't. So what makes a game cartridge a
disqualified rom hack, versus a qualifying rom rebuild? Here is a detailed example:
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DISQUALIFIED ENTRIES: (Atari Video Cube / Rubik's Cube) AND (Stargate / Defender II)
ACCEPTED & CONFIRMED: (Asterix / Taz) AND (Real Sports Baseball / Super Baseball)
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The CRITERIA for these titles was based on the following comparisson table:
(S=SAME / C=CHANGED)        NAME    BOXART    ID#    TITLE    GAME
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Asterix / Taz            C    C    C    C    C
Atari Video / Rubik's Cube    C    S    C    C    C
Stargate / Defender II        C    S    S    C    S
Realsports / Super Baseball    C    C    C    C    C
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In order for a modified game to qualify as a "NEW" game, all 5 criteria must be met!
GAME NAME    BOX ART        PRODUCT#    TITLE SCREEN    GAME GRAPHICS
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(*) Asterix - (this was a complete rom rebuild of Taz, not just a rom hack)
(*) Super Baseball - (complete rom rebuild of RS Baseball not just a rom hack)
Some less controversial, although similar examples, of ROM REBUILDS:
(Atari's Blackjack & Casino)
(Atari's Solaris & Radar Lock)
(Atari's RS Boxing & Absolute's Wrestling)
(arguably all three of Mythicon's games)
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AND THEN FINALLY WE HAVE HERE SOME EXTREME CASES OF DISQUALIFICATIONS
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(*) Color Bar Generator - (this is a service & repair utility device)
This is neither a game nor a game program, and was never intended to be
marketed or sold in that capacity; neither to repair centers nor consumers.
--
(*) Arcadia/Starpath Super Charger - (this is a system modification / accesory)
This cannot function without a tethered connection to an interface cartridge,
which by itself serves no purpose or function when inserted alone.
--
(*) Compumate Computer - (this is a system modification / accesory)
An expansion interface console whose coincidental utilization of the system's
cartridge port, via a tethered cartridge, although functional, is inconsequential.
--
(*) Video Game Brain with Cat Trax - (this is an enhanced system accesory)
Although the Cat Trax game is technically present and becomes playable as a
result of its implementation, the tethered cartridge only functions as an interface.
--
(*) Gameline Network with Save the Whales - (this is a joke)
Although technically you could download and play this game on your system
via a phone line connected to the gameline network device, because there was no
OFFICIAL and LEGAL way, at the time, to copy and retain it's data on a normal
stand alone cartridge, it will never be given legitamate status.
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POSSIBLE FUTURE DISCOVERIES THAT COULD RESULT IN ALTERING OR EXPANDING THIS LIST
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(+2) Atari's Fatal Run & Klax
-- they were released in PAL format.
-- their NTSC protos were found.
-- their NTSC packaging would have been identical.
-- 7800 Fatal Run was released in NTSC format.
-- 2600 Sentinel saw release while 7800 Sentinel was also PAL exclsuive.
-- 2600 Ikari Warriors & Motorodeo (also once presumed to be PAL exclusive)
-- were found in Venezuela and in LARGE quantities.
-- so these two games could turn up in NTSC and in LARGE quantities.
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XXX. Extra Terrestrials (unreleased proto / production sample)
(*) (available to purchase if some guy happened to knock on your door in Canada)
-- was not sold at any retail stores
-- was not advertised in any magazine or newspaper or television ad
-- was designed, programmed, & assembled but never officially released
-- was sold door to door, randomly and exclusively, to some Canadian residents

NOTE: This game FAILS in EVERY area of qualification for ANY released list.
In reality, this game is in the same category as Amiga's Off Your Rocker 
But because it had such an amazing and interesting story, it was given
special treatment and positioned itself on many 2600 game lists.

Even if he had knocked on some doors in northern USA bordering cities,
and thus some USA residents also had the opportunity to purchase the game,
it STILL would not qualify. Any cartridge that was exclusively made available
to a select people in a select area or situation rather then fairly made available
to the open public, is immediately disqualified.

Even if the original INTENTION was to mass produce the game, advertise it
publicly, and sell it through mail order and/or retail stores in BOTH
Canadian and USA markets, it didn't happen.

So the ONLY way to purchase this game from 1977-1990 was if you lived in Canada
and if you happened to live in the area he was in, and if he happened to
knock on your door, and you happened to be home.

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EXPANSION NUMBER ONE: 11
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-- NTSC compatible games (will work on a stock console)
-- unique to the other games listed (not repeats or rom hacks)
-- released otside the United States (not intended for the USA)

405. (CAN) Challenge by Zellers / (a Fun Vision game)
406. (CAN) Time Warp by Zellers / (a Fun Vision game)
407. (CAN) Inca Gold by Zellers / (a Fun Vision game) / Spider Maze by K-TEL
408. (BRA) Spectracube by Sun Tek / Immies & Aggies (a Zimag game)
409. (BRA) Pizza Chef by CCE / (a Zimag game)
410. (BRA) Criminal Pursuit by Sun Tek / A Mysterious Thief by Zimag
411. (BRA) Mr. Postman by CCE / (a Bit Corp game)
412. (BRA) Bobby is Going Home by CCE (a Bit Corp game)
413. (CAN) Sea Monster by Puzzy (a Bit Corp game)
(*). (CAN) Space Tunnel by Puzzy (REPEAT) Cosmic Corridor
414. (BRA) Mission 3000 A.D. by CCE / (a Bit Corp game)
415. (BRA) Squirrel by CCE / (a Bit Corp game)
(*). (BRA) Dancing Plate by CCE (REPEAT) Dishaster
(*). (BRA) Open Sesame by CCE (REPEAT) I want my Mommy
(*). (BRA) Space Tunnel by CCE (REPEAT) Cosmic Corridor
(*). (BRA) Phantom Tank by CCE (REPEAT) Tanks but no Tanks
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EXPANSION NUMBER TWO: 38
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-- PAL compatible games (will NOT work on a stock console)
-- unique to the other games listed (not repeats or rom hacks)
-- released outside the United States (not intended for the USA)
-- have been found in NTSC format or can be converted to NTSC format 

416. Fatal Run by Atari
417. Klax by Atari
418. Ghostbusters II by Salu (an Activision game)
419. My Golf by Salu (an HES game)
420. Acid Drop by Salu
421. Pick & Pile by Salu
422. Wing War by Imagic
423. Forest by Sancho
424. Dragon Defender by Suntek (Dragon Defender by Home Vision)

425. Farmyard Fun by Suntek (Play Farm by Home Vision)

426. Firebug by Suntek (Spinning Fireball by Zimag) (*ntsc)
427. IQ Memory Teaser by Sun Tek (IQ 180 by Home Vision)

428. Mole Hunter by Suntek (Topy by Home Vision) (*ntsc)

429. Motocross by Suntek (a Home Vision game) (*ntsc)
430. Ski Run by Suntek (a Home Vision game)
431. Sky Diver by Suntek (Parachute by Home Vision)
432. Treasure Island by Suntek (Treasure Discovery by Home Vision)
433. UFO Patrol by Suntek (X'Mission by Home Vision)
434. Walker by Suntek (Robin by Home Vision)

435. Zoo Fun by Suntek (an ITT Family game) (Panda Chase rebuild)

436. Frisco by Home Vision (RJPG)
437. Lilly Adventure by Home Vision (*ntsc)
438. Panda Chase by Home Vision
439. Racing Car by Home Vision (a Fun Vision game) (RJPG)
440. Ski Hunt by Home Vision (a Fun Vision game) (*ntsc) (RJPG)
441. Astrowar by Dimax/Sinmax
442. Go Go Home by Dimax/Sinmax (*ntsc)
443. The End of the World by Dimax/Sinmax (*ntsc)
444. Nuts by Techno Vision
445. Pharaoh's Curse by Techno Vision
446. Save Our Ship by Techno Vision (*ntsc)
447. Stone Age by CCE (a Techno Vision game)
448. Missile Control by Video Gems
449. Mission Survive by Video Gems
450. Steeplechase by Video Gems
451. Surfer's Paradise But Danger Below! by Video Gems
452. Treasure Below by Video Gems 
453. Seal to Whales by Datatech (undumped)
454. Unknown by Datatech (MEXICO) (*ntsc) (Mazy Match by Pet Boat)
455. Megaboy by Dynacom (BRAZIL) (*ntsc)

Now we're talking.

Thanks, Supergun.

[ricardopiazzoliparente]

 

Hello, Asterix NTSC and FUNVISION KARATE NTSC cartridges are also rarity 10

On 8/19/2018 at 9:56 PM, Blazing Lazers said:

Inspired by the recent discovery of a 5th(!) Extra Terrestrials cart, I wanted to put together a quick list of all of the R10/top tier rarest carts arranged by the number of publicly known copies. I greatly look forward to hearing from those who know far better than I here about more exact figures, and certainly about the estimated number of copies for games that are usually among those featured on all of the "rarest Atari games" lists. What I have off the top of my head and from quick searches:

 

 

1x copy: Gamma Attack, Red Sea Crossing, Cat Trax (was this real?)

2x copies: Birthday Mania, monogrammed Space Chase

3x copies: Ultravision Karate

4x copies:

5x copies: Extra Terrestrials

6x copies: Gauntlet

 

15x copies: Eli's Ladder

 

23x copies: Magicard

 

28x copies: Pepsi Invaders

 

and with a surprising amount of copies apparently out there, around 20x copies of Air Raid known.

 

[lazzeri]

Almost ready... 🙂

[vintagegamecrazy]

How about making all of the disqualified stuff it's own specialty category instead. I'm not talking about name changes but the stuff like Extra Terrestrials and stuff like that. Afterall they did see the light of day at least somehow and are more than prototypes despite not having a true release and there are a lot of collectors who count them and are hard core enough to chase after them for their collections.

[lazzeri]

Here´s the latest version of the Atari 2600 collection spreadsheet, entirely redone.

 

I would love to hear what @Supergun and @Rom Hunter thinks 🙂

 

https://atariage.com/forums/topic/298037-atari-2600-collection-checklist/

 

[high voltage]

DISQUALIFIED ENTRIES:

Arkyology perhaps?