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What if I invested instead of buying the Atari 2600?
$199 in September 1977
You spent on Atari 2600:
$199
One-time purchase
If invested in S&P 500:
$9,213
As of December 2025
4,529.5%
Total Return
$9,014
Profit
48 years and 3 months
Time Period
About the Atari 2600
The console that popularized home video gaming.
๐ก Fun Fact: Atari sold over 30 million units and made gaming a mainstream hobby.
The Math ๐
Original price:$199
Released:September 1977
Investment period:48 years and 3 months
Current value:$9,213
Total gain:+4,529.5%