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===Background===
The '''Atari 2600''', initially branded as the Atari Video Computer System (Atari VCS) from its release until November 1982, is a home video game console developed and produced by [[Atari Corporation|Atari, Inc]]. Released in September 11, 1977, it popularized microprocessor-based hardware and games stored on swappable ROM cartridges, a format first used with the Fairchild Channel F in November 1976. The Atari VCS was bundled with two joystick controllers, a conjoined pair of paddle controllers, and a game cartridge—initiallycartridge; initially Combat, and later Pac-Man.
 
==={{Ordinal|1}} LogoTag (1982-1991?)===
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'''Note:''' The logo in the second video starts at 0:25'', and the logo in the third video starts at 0:26.
 
'''LogoVisuals:''' We see theThe text "Atari" SFin Harry Fat Atarianis Systemseen. Suddenly, the text "VI" "DE" "O" "COM" "PU" "TER" "SYS" "TEM", in a Westminster-like font pops up along with the Atari "Fuji Mountain" logo in rainbow (almost like the two are being typed into the system). When the two are done, a flash appears at the bottom (alaa la [[Walt Disney Pictures]]) and turns the jumbled text into a complete sentence, "VIDEO COMPUTER SYSTEM".
'''Nickname''': Have you played Atari today?
 
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.
'''Logo:''' We see the text "Atari" SF Atarian System. Suddenly, the text "VI" "DE" "O" "COM" "PU" "TER" "SYS" "TEM" pops up along with the Atari "Fuji Mountain" logo in rainbow (almost like the two are being typed into the system). When the two are done, a flash appears at the bottom (ala [[Walt Disney Pictures]]) and turns the jumbled text into a complete sentence, "VIDEO COMPUTER SYSTEM"
 
'''Audio:''' An electric piano jingle, that then turns orchestrated as a chorus (likely made up of people over 18 years old; it's unknown if those under 18 years old also sing in the chorus) sings "Have you played Atari today?".
'''FX/SFX:''' 2D Animation from the 80s.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' An 8-bit-like jingle that turns orchestrated. This jingle is known as the "Have you played Atari today" jingle. A chorus sings "Have you played Atari today?" while the jingle turns orchestrated.
'''Music/SoundsAudio Trivia:''' This jingle is known as the "Have you played Atari today" jingle. Atari's console, [[Atari Jaguar|Jaguar]], has the jingle play during athe bootstandard screenbootscreen with the Atari name.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio Variants:''' Sometimes, the pitch will be different
 
* A high-toned version exists on a 1982 commercial.
'''Availability:''' Seen on commercials for the Atari 2600
* The ''animatics'' have the audio pitched three semitones lower to fit the key of the music in the ''animatics''. The orchestration is also done using drums(?), keyboards(?), and either a synth bass or an electric bass.
** On a commercial based on one ''animatic'', the audio is the regular version of the jingle except the vocals are provided by either a female chorus or a group of kids.
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'''Availability:''' Seen on commercials for the Atari 2600 and its games.
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Background

The Atari 2600, initially branded as the Atari Video Computer System (Atari VCS) from its release until November 1982, is a home video game console developed and produced by Atari, Inc. Released in September 11, 1977, it popularized microprocessor-based hardware and games stored on swappable ROM cartridges, a format first used with the Fairchild Channel F in November 1976. The Atari VCS was bundled with two joystick controllers, a conjoined pair of paddle controllers, and a game cartridge; initially Combat, and later Pac-Man.

Tag (1982-1991?)

Note: The logo in the second video starts at 0:25, and the logo in the third video starts at 0:26.

Visuals: The text "Atari" in Harry Fat is seen. Suddenly, the text "VI" "DE" "O" "COM" "PU" "TER" "SYS" "TEM", in a Westminster-like font pops up along with the Atari "Fuji Mountain" logo in rainbow (almost like the two are being typed into the system). When the two are done, a flash appears at the bottom (a la Walt Disney Pictures) and turns the jumbled text into a complete sentence, "VIDEO COMPUTER SYSTEM".

Technique: 2D animation.

Audio: An electric piano jingle, that then turns orchestrated as a chorus (likely made up of people over 18 years old; it's unknown if those under 18 years old also sing in the chorus) sings "Have you played Atari today?".

Audio Trivia: This jingle is known as the "Have you played Atari today" jingle. Atari's console, Jaguar, has the jingle play during the standard bootscreen with the Atari name.

Audio Variants:

  • A high-toned version exists on a 1982 commercial.
  • The animatics have the audio pitched three semitones lower to fit the key of the music in the animatics. The orchestration is also done using drums(?), keyboards(?), and either a synth bass or an electric bass.
    • On a commercial based on one animatic, the audio is the regular version of the jingle except the vocals are provided by either a female chorus or a group of kids.

Availability: Seen on commercials for the Atari 2600 and its games.

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