But it can't be helped; the Atari 2600 was my first video game console, and when the company releases a video like this to celebrate 40 years, I can't help but feel a little misty.

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At least until the middle point.

Check out the infographic below to follow the storied history of the first big console company. My favorite bit is when Hasbro sold Atari to Infogrames, and then years later causes Infogrames to explode, exposing the more powerful Atari that had been hiding inside.

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Happy Birthday, Atari. May I last as long as you did.

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