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Rare early original PONG arcade video game manufactured by Atari, Inc., and originally released on November 29, 1972. The game is housed in its original iconic cabinet, 26.5˝ x 60.5˝ x 23.5˝, with bright yellow front, upper “PONG” text, and a metallic control plate with two-player knobs, gameplay instructions, and Atari and Syzygy logos. The front of the cabinet frame reveals inset bottom edges, an early design flaw that makes the cabinet susceptible to tilting and falling over; later straight-cut machines manufactured by Bally rectified this issue. The back panel displays the original Atari manufacturing label, which lists model (VPI) and serial (AE-0254) numbers. Functional and in fine condition, with light scattered wear and dings to the cabinet, and some scuffs to the control plate.
Accompanied by an Atari, Inc. press packet containing rare period advertising materials such as an original dual-sided flyer for PONG, an Atari promotional booklet from 1977, an Atari introduction brochure from April 1980, an order form and publicity booklet for Puppy Pong and Dr. Pong, and a flyer for the Atari Video Computer System. A rare opportunity to own an early original working PONG arcade, the cabinet that jump-started the video game revolution.
