<theme> <variables> <systemName>Atari 2600</systemName> <systemDescription>The Atari Video Computer System (VCS), later named the Atari 2600, is a second generation (1976–1992) home video game console developed and distributed by Atari, Inc. It was released on September 11, 1977 in North America at a retail price of $199. The console was later released in Europe (1978) and Japan (1983 - as the Atari 2800). The Atari 2600 popularized the use of microprocessor-based hardware and games contained on ROM cartridges. The console was discontinued on January 1, 1992.</systemDescription> <systemManufacturer>Atari</systemManufacturer> <systemReleaseYear>1977</systemReleaseYear> <systemReleaseDate>1977-09-11</systemReleaseDate> <systemReleaseDateFormated>September 11, 1977</systemReleaseDateFormated> <systemHardwareType>Console</systemHardwareType> <systemCoverSize>3-4</systemCoverSize> <systemColor>b92e35</systemColor> <systemColorPalette1>6D391F</systemColorPalette1> <systemColorPalette2>D4282D</systemColorPalette2> <systemColorPalette3>D1E0EE</systemColorPalette3> <systemColorPalette4>222222</systemColorPalette4> </variables> <language name="sv_SE"> <variables> <systemHardwareType>Konsol</systemHardwareType> </variables> </language> </theme>