What are the different 2600/7800 models?
2600 models Atari VCS CX2600 – Original model. Woodgrain and black plastic enclosure. Light and heavy weighted plastic. Six silver switches across the upper front panel. Bundled accessories included two CX40 joysticks, one CX30 paddle controller, AC adapter, TV switch and a CX2601 Combat game cart. Sample wording on label on bottom of unit: Mfd. by Atari, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA. Serial # 048181. Mfd. by Atari-Wong Ltd. in Hong Kong. Serial # 568213514. Manufactured for Atari Inc. by TRU Electronic Components Company in Taiwan. Model NO: CX-2600 Serial # 81281713″ Sears Tele-Games Video Arcade I – Same as above except external cosmetic differences (the “difficulty” switches are labeled “skill level”, the switch panel is silver instead of black, and the woodgrain pattern is different.) Sample wording: Mfd. for Atari Inc. by Dimerco Electronics in Taiwan for sale to Sears, Roebuck, and Co. Serial # 82077230. Atari VCS 2600A – Revised model.
