Breakout for Atari 2600

Smash through walls of colorful bricks in Breakout for the Atari 2600, a foundational arcade-style action game that helped shape the future of gaming. Using a paddle to bounce a ball against a wall of blocks, players must keep the ball in play while clearing rows one brick at a time. With escalating speed and multiple game variations, Breakout delivers a simple yet addictive challenge that defined early home console entertainment.

Key Features:

Brick-Busting Action
Use your paddle to keep the ball in play and break through rows of bricks.

Increasing Speed
The ball gets faster as you clear more bricks, raising the difficulty.

Multiple Game Modes
Choose from several gameplay variations, including catch and invisible walls.

Paddle Controller Support
Designed for use with the Atari paddle controller for precise movement.

Arcade Origins
Home version of the 1976 arcade classic developed by Atari and inspired by Pong.

Metadata:
Genre: Arcade / Action
Platform: Atari 2600
Developer: Atari, Inc.
Publisher: Atari, Inc.
Release Dates:
North America: 1978
ESRB Rating: Not Rated (Predates ESRB)
Mode: Single-player, Multiplayer (Alternating)