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The Atari 2600 Junior - 'short rainbow'

Paying tribute to the 5200 and 7800 design, Atari re-designed the Atari 2600 and started a re-launch in 1986. The 'new' console was named 'Atari 2600 Jr.' and came along with a new designed motherboard. But the competitors already ruled the market...the 2600 will live on for five more years...

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