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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.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun Fact: Atari sold over 30 million units and made gaming a mainstream hobby.

The Math ๐Ÿ“Š

Original price:$199
Released:September 1977
Investment period:48 years and 3 months
Current value:$9,213
Total gain:+4,529.5%

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