The next in the series of '80s cartoon characters and video game consoles is the Atari 2600, made for the 50th anniversary of the former video game company. You can bring the arcade right into your home, in the form of Lego bricks.&nbsp;The Atari 2600 is one of the most iconic video game consoles ever, and its blocky graphics have a place in the hearts of thousands. It follows the<a href="https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/nintendo-entertainment-system-71374" class="on"> Lego Nintendo Entertainment System</a>, released the same day in 2020, August 1st.&nbsp;So if you are an avid fan of Lego, Atari, or 70's wood paneling, <a href="https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/atari-2600-10306">this set</a> just might be for you.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; #lego #atari #nintendo #atari2600 #70s&nbsp;

Lego Unveils New Atari 2600 Set

For some, this prototype for Atari's "Home Pong" video game system is just old-school stuff. But for game collectors, this prototype from the 1970s is worth a fortune. This Pong system just sold for $270,910 at the RR Auction. If you've ever bought a gaming console and thought that it cost you an arm and a leg, this one costs way much more. But why is the home edition of Pong so valued? The reason is its impact on culture. This video game system brought about the "new era of at-home gaming." Aside from the hardware itself, the <a href="https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/03/21/Atari-Home-Pong-prototype-RR-Auction/6441647895982/" class="on">auction also included a letter of provenance signed by none other than Allan Alcorn</a>, the creator of Pong. Ain’t that cool? (Image Credit: RR Auctions via UPI) #Gaming #Pong #Atari