River Raid (Atari 2600, 1982) Activision Tested
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River Raid (Atari 2600, 1982) Activision Tested
US $9.34
ApproximatelyC $12.89
Was US $10.99 (15% off)
Condition:
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An item in used but good condition. May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or to the item cover including scuffs, scratches, or cracks. The cover art and liner notes are included for a CD. VHS or DVD box is included. Video game instructions are included. No skipping on CD/DVD. No fuzzy/snowy frames on VHS tape. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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US $5.99 (approx C $8.27) Standard Shipping.
Located in: Windsor, Connecticut, United States
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eBay item number:197471274322
Item specifics
- Condition
- Region Code
- NTSC-U/C (US/Canada)
- Release Year
- 1982
About this product
Product Information
You can take a trip back in time, and enjoy the retro charm of a classic games console. River Raid for Atari 2600 is a classic vertically scrolling shooter game that can offer lots of excitement and adventure. It can bring the fun of vintage arcade games to your home console and offer hours of gameplay fun. In River Raid for Atari 2600, you control a fighter jet that is on a mission behind enemy lines. Your task is to fly down the river and shoot at fuel depots, helicopters, tankers, jets, and bridges. You gain points each time you destroy a structure or vehicle. Different enemy vehicles and structures have different difficulty levels, and you can earn more points by shooting difficult items. The gameplay does not offer enemy fire, but the game does end if you crash into enemy vehicles, structures, or the river bank. You can use the controller to move left and right, and the up and down joystick controls or the up and down buttons on a button controller let you move your jet either faster or slower. You must pay attention to your fuel supply throughout the game. If you do not regularly refuel your jet, the game will end, and you must start again. Activision originally released River Raid exclusively for the Atari 2600 home games console in 1982; however, the company later released the game for Atari 8 bit, Atari 5200, ColecoVision, Intellivision, MSX, IBM PCjr, and ZX Spectrum systems as well. This Activision product is the original Atari River Raid game for the 2600 consoles, and it is not compatible with other systems. Although the game was banned in some countries upon its release due to the violent content, the content is very tame by modern standards. It is appropriate for a variety of age groups. River Raid for Atari 2600 was a revolutionary game in its time. It was designed to run on the 2600 console, which was one of the first home consoles to contain a microprocessor and use ROM cartridges. The gameplay was innovative, and it was one of the first games to include scrolling, non-repetitive terrain, and unpredictable enemy craft behavior. Although the action is limited when compared to modern console games, it is still a popular title with many vintage gaming fans. The algorithms are sophisticated enough to make the gameplay challenging, offering hours of gaming fun. It was hugely influential and served as an inspiration for shooter genre games for years to come. River Raid for Atari 2600 comes in a ROM cartridge format. Some sellers offer the cartridge on its own, whereas others also offer extras, such as original packaging and instruction manuals. You can purchase River Raid for your own vintage games library or buy the title as a gift for a friend who loves retro gaming.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Activision
eBay Product ID (ePID)
56248187
Product Key Features
Genre
Shooter
Platform
Atari 2600
Game Name
River Raid
Additional Product Features
Release Year
1982
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Control Elements
Gamepad/Joystick
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- c***s (158)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller is awesome, I had an issue with a product and was resolved immediately
- b***_ (187)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis is my second purchase from this seller. Just like the first time, the packaging was very poor — barely any protection for fragile vintage tube equipment. I was lucky this time that the item arrived intact. I had already messaged the seller privately, emphasizing the importance of proper packaging: generous bubble wrap and strong double boxes are a must. Unfortunately, that advice seems to have been ignored. The seller does respond quickly to issues, but I truly hope future buyers won’t haveVTG Huntington ST31 Stereo Mono Tube Am/Fm Radio Tuner 1960’s POWER ON UNTESTED (#197358715898)
- 0***r (1987)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseObjet conforme et Ebayeur sérieux et de confiance que je recommande vivement +++ Une petite remarque, toutefois, absolument indépendante du vendeur, concernant les expéditions depuis les États-Unis. Les objets transitent par le centre d’expédition d’Ebay, où ils sont manipulés avec très peu de soins, et souvent ils arrivent abîmés. C’est le cas une nouvelle fois pour moi, avec la boîte reçue détériorée. Sachant qu’elle a autant de valeur que la voiture qu’elle contient. Livraison 1 mois !!!
- 8***8 (1)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseToralei was neatly packaged with plastic wrap to keep her box dry and cushioned with packing paper, which I greatly appreciated! Listing was accurate and honest, she was advertised as having box damage and it was (mildly) damaged--no problem since I did not plan on keeping her in it. Everything was intact, nothing was missing. Good quality for a good price in my opinion!
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- Nov 15, 2017Top favourable review
Fun little nostalgic game
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: retrowonders
- Aug 21, 2024
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- Jan 07, 2019
Loving it
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: steelersrule
- Jul 05, 2016
A mandatory title for your 2600 collection.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: 16-bit
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- c***s (158)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller is awesome, I had an issue with a product and was resolved immediately
- b***_ (187)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis is my second purchase from this seller. Just like the first time, the packaging was very poor — barely any protection for fragile vintage tube equipment. I was lucky this time that the item arrived intact. I had already messaged the seller privately, emphasizing the importance of proper packaging: generous bubble wrap and strong double boxes are a must. Unfortunately, that advice seems to have been ignored. The seller does respond quickly to issues, but I truly hope future buyers won’t haveVTG Huntington ST31 Stereo Mono Tube Am/Fm Radio Tuner 1960’s POWER ON UNTESTED (#197358715898)
- 0***r (1987)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseObjet conforme et Ebayeur sérieux et de confiance que je recommande vivement +++ Une petite remarque, toutefois, absolument indépendante du vendeur, concernant les expéditions depuis les États-Unis. Les objets transitent par le centre d’expédition d’Ebay, où ils sont manipulés avec très peu de soins, et souvent ils arrivent abîmés. C’est le cas une nouvelle fois pour moi, avec la boîte reçue détériorée. Sachant qu’elle a autant de valeur que la voiture qu’elle contient. Livraison 1 mois !!!
- 8***8 (1)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseToralei was neatly packaged with plastic wrap to keep her box dry and cushioned with packing paper, which I greatly appreciated! Listing was accurate and honest, she was advertised as having box damage and it was (mildly) damaged--no problem since I did not plan on keeping her in it. Everything was intact, nothing was missing. Good quality for a good price in my opinion!