daniel.inforede Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) Website update: Box revisions Starting this week, I will be publishing the revisions printed on the small tabs of the boxes on the research website. This information associated with the PSN is important for cataloging the Atari game series. Version C014060 (guarantee with bottom of the same color of the box and © outside) is now available: www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-colection/cart-text-label/box-g-c014060 Good weekend. Edited November 14, 2020 by daniel.inforede Updating page links 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) November updates: ============== With 03 new versions identified and another 09 versions of validated boxes, the month is starting strong. See the full list ... Added versions: Pele´s Soccer: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Dodge´em: CA400076 I (Box Red | CORP) Football: G-C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC) Validated versions: Combat: C016972 I (Black International | INC) Combat: CA019739 (Black | CORP) Adventure: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Dedender: CA019744 I (Black International | CORP) Basketball: G-C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC) Football: G-C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC) Codebreaker: G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC) Fun With Numbers: G-C014060 (Same Color W. Box | INC) Brain Games: C011822 (Game Program | INC) Edited November 14, 2020 by daniel.inforede Updating page links 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 Website update: Box revisions | G-C017039 Revisions of versions G-C017039 are now available on the website: G-C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC): www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-colection/cart-black-label/box-g-c017039-v-1 G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC): www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-colection/cart-black-label/box-g-c017039-v-2 G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC): www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-colection/cart-black-label/box-g-c017039-v-3 G-C017039 v.4 (New Picture | INC): www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-colection/cart-black-label/box-g-c017039-v-4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) VERSIONS, REVISIONS AND VARIATIONS. =========================== In the second half of 1978 Atari included the records of the revisions with the Part Serial Number (PSN) and the catalog number on the game boxes. The information that was registered in the Internal List of Items of the Information System, was now also available to interested parties. And how could this information assist in the reconstruction of Atari's game series? THE USE OF THE REV. ============== I have always organized games in two ways to work on research. Either in alphabetical order (easy search), or by catalog number (a natural order). With the arrival of revisions, I needed another methodology to obtain precision in the reconstruction of the series versions. ORGANIZATION BY RELEASE DATE ====================== In order to identify and map all versions of boxes in the Inc. period, I created a new session on the website, organized by the release date of the games, called “timeline”, as the revisions are directly associated with the series and their versions. I am sharing with the community so that we can insert the missing versions. Listing: https://www.atariopenbox.com/timeline NOTE: I decided to change the nomenclature of the version of the box C011822 V.2 (Warranty background and box same color) to G-C014060 and thus be in accordance with the internal documents of Atari. I am already correcting all the links on the research website and social networks, now I need to correct the links in this topic. Therefore, the old links that referred to version C011822 V.2 will no longer work. I will request permission from the forum administrators to edit the old posts. Edited November 13, 2020 by daniel.inforede 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 STILL ON REVISIONS.... (SEVERAL UPDATES) ============================== I like to deliver research information always in a more accessible way, I was not convinced that the list was easy to understand, so to make it easier for collaborators and researchers, I reorganized the "timeline" session. Now as in the main list, it is organized by series of labels and box versions. I think it has improved for mobile device users and has also followed the initial trend of search results. I hope you like it, as I did. Whenever you can open your collections and send data not yet validated, please contribute! Updated listing: https://www.atariopenbox.com/timeline REMINDER: I changed the nomenclature of the version of the box C011822 V.2 (Guarantee fund and same color box) to G-C014060 and thus be in accordance with the internal documents of Atari. I have already corrected all links on the research site and social networks, also with the help of @Albert all the links in this topic. Thank you very much and we follow November! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 TIMELINE SESSION COMPLETED ===================== With the inclusion of the silver and children versions, we have completed the reconstitution of the series in the Inc. period. https://www.atariopenbox.com/timeline I considered the release date of the game for classification and in cases of re-releases, the approximate release date for the version, as I believe the results will be easier to access from this methodology. NOTE: Some versions that I have listed in shades of gray, have a record of existence according to internal documents from Atari! I thank all collaborators who support and help the project! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Website update ========== A month of hard work and updates. I added two new versions and validated 8 existing version records. It also includes some international versions in NTSC format (sticker N). See the list below: Added versions Casino: G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC) Millipede: CA400075 (Box Red | CORP) Validated versions: Golf: C019716 (Japan | INC) Othello: G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC) Space Invaders: G-C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC) Missile Command: G-C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC) Black Jack: CA019739/A (Graytone Box | Atari Corp) Adventure: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Ms. Pac-man: CA019744 (International 6L | Corp) Realsports Soccer: C019785 (International 5L | Inc) AND THE DECEMBER FOCUS? I will advance in the TIMELINE session, including games from the Corp period. and also collecting and validating new versions! NOTE: Always thanking all collectors who are contributing, without you we would not have gone so far! Good weekend to everyone! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 ATARI CORP: TIMELINE IN PROGRESS! ========================== From the gray labels, I started to organize the game series of the Corp period in the timeline session. With items mixed between 1984 and 1985, I find one of the biggest challenges in reconstituting versions. This series requires a lot of care with record entries. In order to help everyone interested, I defined a practical model in the following order: The year of release, for games released during this period; And in case of relaunching the year of copyright (©) of the box and / or cartridge. Any documentary evidence such as internal sales reports for the period and copyrights of manuals and certificates will be recorded for future analysis. The first version found will be used for registration regardless of the number of subsequent editions. Order of publication by series: Gray Series (complete) Red Series (in progress) Children Corp series (awaiting) Color Corp series (awaiting) Access: www.atariopenbox.com/timeline NOTE: The organization will be made by the boxes, regardless of the label and video format that contains the set. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) ATARI CORP: RED SERIES COMPLETE! ========================= Moving forward in the gaming timeline, today I completed the Red Label series. The boxes do not contain revision numbers or letters on their tabs. Only catalog number information and data on printing dates. The games started in 1986 with the launch of Jr. Pac-man, Midnight Magic and Solaris, the first boxes are in the opening format Tap Flap and catalog record CA019739. I kept the same organization format: The release year, for new games; In case of repack or relaunch, the year of copyright (©) of the box and / or cartridge. Any documentary evidence, such as internal sales reports for the period and copyright of manuals and certificates, will be recorded for future analysis. Order of publication by series: Gray series (complete) Red series (complete) Children Corp series (in progress) Color Corp series (awaiting) Access: www.atariopenbox.com/timeline Edited December 10, 2020 by daniel.inforede 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 ATARI CORP: ALL COMPLETE SERIES ======================== We have reached the end of the publication of the versions organized in a timeline, with the conclusion of the series children and black corp. Now I will have a break. To see the result, visit: www.atariopenbox.com/timeline I leave my best wishes for a great Christmas and a happy new year to everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) FIRST WEBSITE UPDATE IN 2021 ====================== Starting the work of 2021 I added 2 new versions that are missing from the research sites and the validation of 6 records of existing versions. Follow the list below: Added versions: Outlaw: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) RealSports Tennis: CA019744 | © 1986 (International 6L | Corp) Validated versions: Pac-man: C016972 I (International 5L | INC) Millipede: CA019744 (International 8L | Corp) RealSports Tennis: CA400076 (Box Red 8L | CORP) Canyon Bomber: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Football: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Galaxian: G-C019743 (Silver | Inc) Participate in this project, adding records of versions that remain to be validated or even versions of boxes that have not been added. Thanks. NOTE: With the addition of Outlaw, G-C017039 v.3 “limited ninety day warranty”, we achieved 40 games identified in this version. Edited April 14, 2021 by daniel.inforede 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 MAY UPDATES: ========== With 03 new versions added, plus 06 versions of validated boxes and 02 versions of multi-language black picture label identified in NTSC format, we ended May 2021. See the full list ... Added versions: Slot Racers: G-C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC) Human Cannonball: G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC) Sky Diver: G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC) Validated versions: Space Invaders: G-C019785 (Silver International 6L | Inc) 3-D Tic-Tac-Toe: G-C014060 (Same Color W. Box | INC) Dodge´Em: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Sky diver: G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC) Snoopy and the Red Baron: CA019739 (International 6L | CORP) Missile Command: CA400075 (Box Red International 5L | CORP) Validated NTSC format: Video Chess: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Video Pinball: C016972 (International 5L | INC) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 VALIDATION MARATHON! ================= June arrived with the biggest increment of information in the research project. We validated 40 existing versions and 02 new versions were added. The participation of some collectors was fundamental, special thanks to the @groundtrooper. In this post I highlight the international version of the Phoenix game © 1985. See the full listing below: Added versions: Basketball: CA400076 (Box Red 5L | CORP) Desert Falcon: CA400076 (Box Red 5L | CORP) Validated versions: Home Run: G-C014060 (Same Color W. Box | INC) Combat: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Indy 500: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Casino: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Berzerk: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Yars Revenge: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Asteroids: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Video Pinball: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Warlords: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Asteroids: C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC) -> C014060 | C011822 (Standard Flap) Golf: G-C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC) Superman: G-C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC) Circus Atari: G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC) Adventure: G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC) Indy 500: G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC) Dodge ´Em: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Street Racer: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Surround: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Breakout: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Star Ship: G-C017039 v.4 (Late Edition | INC) Pole Position: G-C019743 (Silver | Inc) Pengo: G-C019743 (Silver | Inc) Big Bird's Egg Catch: G-C019743 (Children | INC) Cookie Monster Munch: G-C019743 (Children | INC) Galaxian: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Kangaroo: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Phoenix: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Swordquest Earthworld: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Swordquest Fireworld: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Battlezone: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Midnight Magic: CA019739 (Box Red | CORP) Dark Chambers: CA400076 (Box Red | CORP) Battlezone: CA400076 (Box Red 5L | CORP) RealSports Soccer: CA400076 (Box Red 5L | CORP) Mario Bros.: CA400076 (Box Red 5L | CORP) Air-Sea Battle: CA019744 (Black | CORP) ©1986 Stargate: CA019744 (Gray 1L | CORP) ©1985 Galaxian: CA019744 (Gray International 6L | CORP) ©1987 | ©1988 Phoenix: CA019744 (Gray International 6L | CORP) ©1985 Validated NTSC format: Casino: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Joust: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Attached images of the Phoenix game, international version, ©1985 | Atari Corp. ===================================================== I hope you enjoy it, good weekend everyone. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 hours ago, daniel.inforede said: VALIDATION MARATHON! ================= June arrived with the biggest increment of information in the research project. We validated 40 existing versions and 02 new versions were added. The participation of some collectors was fundamental, special thanks to the @groundtrooper. In this post I highlight the international version of the Phoenix game © 1985. See the full listing below: Added versions: Basketball: CA400076 (Box Red 5L | CORP) Desert Falcon: CA400076 (Box Red 5L | CORP) Validated versions: Home Run: G-C014060 (Same Color W. Box | INC) Combat: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Indy 500: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Casino: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Berzerk: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Yars Revenge: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Asteroids: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Video Pinball: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Warlords: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Asteroids: C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC) -> C014060 | C011822 (Standard Flap) Golf: G-C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC) Superman: G-C017039 v.1 (© Outside Warranty Box | INC) Circus Atari: G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC) Adventure: G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC) Indy 500: G-C017039 v.2 (© Inside Warranty Box | INC) Dodge ´Em: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Street Racer: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Surround: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Breakout: G-C017039 v.3 (Ninety Day | INC) Star Ship: G-C017039 v.4 (Late Edition | INC) Pole Position: G-C019743 (Silver | Inc) Pengo: G-C019743 (Silver | Inc) Big Bird's Egg Catch: G-C019743 (Children | INC) Cookie Monster Munch: G-C019743 (Children | INC) Galaxian: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Kangaroo: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Phoenix: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Swordquest Earthworld: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Swordquest Fireworld: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Battlezone: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Midnight Magic: CA019739 (Box Red | CORP) Dark Chambers: CA400076 (Box Red | CORP) Battlezone: CA400076 (Box Red 5L | CORP) RealSports Soccer: CA400076 (Box Red 5L | CORP) Mario Bros.: CA400076 (Box Red 5L | CORP) Air-Sea Battle: CA019744 (Black | CORP) ©1986 Stargate: CA019744 (Gray 1L | CORP) ©1985 Galaxian: CA019744 (Gray International 6L | CORP) ©1987 | ©1988 Phoenix: CA019744 (Gray International 6L | CORP) ©1985 Validated NTSC format: Casino: C016972 (International 5L | INC) Joust: C019785 (Silver International 6L | INC) Attached images of the Phoenix game, international version, ©1985 | Atari Corp. ===================================================== I hope you enjoy it, good weekend everyone. Many thanks, Daniel! Do you have a full scan of the back of the Phoenix box and cart front for me? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 14 hours ago, Rom Hunter said: Many thanks, Daniel! Do you have a full scan of the back of the Phoenix box and cart front for me? Oh yeah Hunter, I'll confirm the video format, so I post the photos and info for this version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 19 hours ago, daniel.inforede said: Oh yeah Hunter, I'll confirm the video format, so I post the photos and info for this version. Thanks, Daniel! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 6:16 PM, Rom Hunter said: Many thanks, Daniel! Do you have a full scan of the back of the Phoenix box and cart front for me? Game: Phoenix Industry: Atari Corp. Box version: International (6 languages) Cartridge Label: Gray Edition: ©1985 Video format: NTSC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 18 hours ago, daniel.inforede said: Game: Phoenix Industry: Atari Corp. Box version: International (6 languages) Cartridge Label: Gray Edition: ©1985 Video format: NTSC Thanks, Daniel! It's added: http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-2600-vcs-phoenix_19340.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 500 VERSIONS! =========== We've reached the milestone of 500 added versions and 270 validated box versions! I will be on recess in July, it will be a good time to polish the structure of the site and of the research. THERE IS NEW IN THE RETURN OF WORK: ============================ In August, I would like to present the new content modeling on the website, among the inclusions will be the manufacturing date and the box opening format. See you soon! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 COLLABORATIVE WORK IN AUGUST ======================== The research project is paused, I'm currently collaborating on updating the Atari 7800 variations list (managed by @Philflound). For those who want to participate, just access the topic link: atariage.com/forums/topic/322222-atari-7800-label-variations-list. I will resume the Atariopenbox project after completing the 7800 list! Thanks. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 (edited) THE NEW FRONTIERS OF ATARI 2600 COLLECTIONS ================================== After the Space Invaders silver label cartridge, in multi-language silver series boxes from Atari Inc. (PSN C019785-32 REV. 1) found in Canada, now it's time for the silver Asteroids cartridge in Mexico! Although we only now have a CIB version of Asteroids, it wasn't the first time I came across this version in Mexico. June 18, 2020 (Wednesday - 2:00 PM BRT) ============================ On FB's Marktplace, my radar pointed to the Monterrey region, Nuevo León state in Mexico, in search of uncataloged versions, I came across for the first time the silver-labeled version of Asteroids Atari Inc. Despite knowing the silver versions of Atari Corp. and distributions released as the Polivox version made in Brazil (Asteroids: label without curves at the ends ©1979 Atari Inc.) and the Monaco version made in New Zealand (Asteroids: label with softer curves at the ends ©1981 Atari Inc.). All the features of the version matched like a genuine Atari Inc. silver series version USA. Many doubts arose such as: Where and how would this label have arrived in Mexico? And in which boxed version would it have accompanied it? Initially more logical would it be a boxed version in the multi-language format? But I never even had a clue of a silver Asteroids game box. Could it also be in a promotional box? Very unlikely. May 27, 2022 (Friday - 9:30 AM BRT) ======================== Almost 2 years later, we have a CIB version identified, initially found in Mexico and now in the possession of James Wachter. The CIB version is from the Japanese series that comes with this beautiful cartridge version, the box (PSN C019716-49) and manual (PSN C019718-49) made in the USA and both ©1981 Atari Inc. James Wachter kindly photographed and sent the images to be cataloged in the Atari 2600 game research databases and websites. Thank you James for this unique opportunity! See the photos. Edited May 29, 2022 by daniel.inforede 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 A new organization of contents with the same work methodology. =========================================== More than a year ago I structured a new organization to present the research contents on the website, more precisely it was on June 25, 2021 that I identified the need for this change. A more objective modeling of the presentation of information has become essential, as well as the need to include more details such as the format of opening boxes. The site has already started to receive changes, so when browsing you may find some links under construction. I appreciate the understanding of all visitors at this time of suitability. You can find the old fully functional structure at the end of the navigation menu called “Old Site”. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 Full update Atari Inc. ============== Updated all Atari Inc series boxes. (338 versions). Upcoming updates will be the Atari Corp period box series. Remembering that while browsing you may find broken links or "under construction". Thank you once again for the understanding of all visitors. NOTE: You can find the old organization at the end of the menu called “Old Site”. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) Basketball game version of the gray box series, ©1986 edition. ======================================= On August 20, 2022, the 1986 edition of the game Basketball from the gray box series was identified on Ebay. Although we had the 1986 edition game cartridge classified on specialized research sites, the box and manual that make up the set were still missing.@groundtrooper collected this gem and kindly provided the records for validation and registration on the specialized websites. The records are: Box: ©1986, Tap Flap, PSN: CA019739-24 / A REV. 1, manufactured KUANG IH August 1986, Printed in TAIWAN Manual: ©1986, C019741-24 / A REV. 1, printed August 1986 K.I. Printed in TAIWAN Warranty certificate: Atari Inc. “Game Program™ Cartridge Limits Ninety Day Warranty. Cartridge: © 1986 Atari Corp. Format: NTSC Edited September 1, 2022 by daniel.inforede 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel.inforede Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 Transition boxes between versions! ====================== During the search for new versions and box validations, I was struck by a specific version manufactured in the first half of 1981. They were the first boxes launched with a white warranty box and © out of the warranty box. They have a standard style opening format (Standard Flap) and were manufactured by ADPAK San Francisco in the period March to May 1981. These boxes received catalog records from the previous version (C014060 | C011822 ) and some contain handwritten font style. So far I've identified 05 games made in this version: Slot Racers, Warlords, Pele's Soccer, Missile Command and Asteroids. List of games manufactured in this version: https://www.atariopenbox.com/atari-2600-box-collection/color-series/c017039-v1 I'm posting photos for everyone interested! The image presents the records of the games: Missile Command, Pele's Soccer, Warlords and Asteroids 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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