New cartridge game to be released for Atari 2600

By Alperen Aktas

ISTANBUL (AA) - After more than 30 years, Atari will release “Mr. Run and Jump” as a new cartridge game for the Atari 2600 -- a 46-year-old console.

Atari said it is “the first Atari released 2600 cartridge since the '90s and includes modern upgrades like gold-plated connectors and 30+ hours of gameplay.”

The game will be the first official cartridge game for the console since 1990 and “the first time a 2600 cartridge will be launched with its modern remake,” Atari wrote Tuesday on Twitter.

The game will be released July 31 with the full game price of $60 as a cartridge. The enhanced version will also be released for other gaming platforms. ​​​​​​​

The Atari 2600, released in 1977, revolutionized the gaming industry with interchangeable game cartridges and immersive experiences. It became the best-selling console of its time, propelled by iconic games like Space Invaders and Pac-Man.​​​​​​​