In 1977, two iconic symbols that have since moved into “geek” territory were released to the public, and crowds went wild. George Lucas’ Star Wars broke box office records, while the Atari 2600 ushered in the era of home gaming in the United States.
While Nintendo didn’t release Donkey Kong until 1981, home gaming today owes everything to Atari’s bold move into homes everywhere. The console turns 30-years-old this month, so remember all the good times you’ve had with one in celebration. Maybe if yours still works, you can bust out some old games.
via Joystiq
