Keyboard Controllers

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The keyboard controller is a 12-button keypad for the Atari 2600. Sold in pairs, they included an overlay with commands, meant to be used with Basic programming. The controllers were functionally identical to the Kid's Controller and the Video Touch Pad.

The controllers were compatible with the following production titles; Basic Programming, Brain Games, Codebreaker, Concentration, Hunt & Score, Magic Card, and Memory Match.

Reference Number : CX50

Date : 1st January 1978

Manufacturer : Atari

Physical Description : x2 Keyboard Controllers Cardboard box

This exhibit has a reference ID of CH368. Please quote this reference ID in any communication with the Centre for Computing History.