Atari 2600+ Quick Start Guide – Atari®

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Many Atari 2600 games require a press of the GAME RESET Lever to start a game, and will restart the game every time it is pressed.

Most games include different game modes and variations which change up the gameplay. In order to cycle through the modes, press (or hold) the GAME SELECTION lever. Once you have chosen a game mode, press the GAME RESET lever to start that particular game variation. NOTE: All game modes for A2600+ cartridges are detailed alongside gameplay on this microsite.

Multi-game cartridges produced for the A2600+ include dip switches for selecting each game. These can be found on the reverse of the cartridge. Set these switches to the position of the desired game as indicated on the cartridge label.

Many Atari 2600 games require a press of the GAME RESET Lever to start a game, and will restart the game every time it is pressed.

Most games include different game modes and variations which change up the gameplay. In order to cycle through the modes, press (or hold) the GAME SELECTION lever. Once you have chosen a game mode, press the GAME RESET lever to start that particular game variation. NOTE: All game modes for A2600+ cartridges are detailed alongside gameplay on this microsite.

Multi-game cartridges produced for the A2600+ include dip switches for selecting each game. These can be found on the reverse of the cartridge. Set these switches to the position of the desired game as indicated on the cartridge label.

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