Old Game Consoles includes the Atari, a 6-letter console released in 1977. It was one of the first home video game consoles and was popular for its arcade-style games. It was followed by the Atari 2600, which was released in 1982 and featured improved graphics and sound. The Atari 5200 was released in 1982 and was the first console to feature analog joysticks. The Atari 7800 was released in 1986 and was the first console to feature backward compatibility with the Atari 2600.