--- product_id: 212503834 title: "Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium | Retro Gaming Book by Bitmap Books (Visual Compendium, 7)" price: "AED 51" currency: AED in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/212503834-atari-2600-7800-a-visual-compendium-retro-gaming-book-by store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium | Retro Gaming Book by Bitmap Books (Visual Compendium, 7) **Price:** AED 51 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium | Retro Gaming Book by Bitmap Books (Visual Compendium, 7) - **How much does it cost?** AED 51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/212503834-atari-2600-7800-a-visual-compendium-retro-gaming-book-by) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description During Atari's early tenure as the video game industry's leading light, it oversaw seismic change in what was still a very young, still-evolving sector. Not only was Atari's VCS/2600 system the first piece of gaming equipment to truly dominate the living room, it also played host to some of the most iconic titles of all time, including Asteroids, Space Invaders, Pac-Man Defender, Joust, Pitfall!, River Raid and many, many more. At its height, Atari's name became synonymous with video gaming in the same way that Nintendo's would a few years later, but the company – and the industry – fell just as swiftly, thanks to the infamous North American video game crash of 1983. Even when faced with this catastrophic event, Atari soldiered on and, the following year, produced the powerful 7800 console – a machine that could easily have returned the firm to its former glory, had its launch in 1984 gone to plan. This book aims to cover the highs and lows of what was a truly tumultuous period in video game history, an era which laid down the foundations for what has today become one of the world's most popular forms of entertainment. Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium aims to showcase the very best pixel art, cover art and product design on each system. Spread over 528 pages, it features over 200 classic games, with articles on the leading third-party developers, interviews with key figures in the industry and features on subjects such as cover art, prototypes and homebrew releases. About the publisher: Bitmap Books work with the world's most experienced writers, designers and gaming experts to create meticulously researched, visually ambitious retro gaming books. As a design-led publisher, visual quality matters to us. We don’t just obsessively pursue the best printing quality currently available. We want to constantly push the envelope when it comes to expectations about printing techniques. Review: Nice book - Nice book Review: Fantastic Book for Gamers - I purchase this for my father who had the original Atari, he loved the imagery and facts. This is a great read and also some fun history on the games. Shipped quickly and no damage to the book. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 567,585 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 21 in Computer Graphic Design (Books) 724 in Graphics & Multimedia Software | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 137 Reviews | ## Images ![Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium | Retro Gaming Book by Bitmap Books (Visual Compendium, 7) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dAbjo53CL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice book *by E***R on 22 March 2024* Nice book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Book for Gamers *by K***T on 14 August 2024* I purchase this for my father who had the original Atari, he loved the imagery and facts. This is a great read and also some fun history on the games. Shipped quickly and no damage to the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bel objet au contenu complet *by R***. on 15 September 2021* Livre magnifique en lui-même et au contenu fourmillant d'informations exclusives ou peu connues. ## Frequently Bought Together - Atari 2600/7800: a visual compendium - Art of Atari - The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/212503834-atari-2600-7800-a-visual-compendium-retro-gaming-book-by](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/212503834-atari-2600-7800-a-visual-compendium-retro-gaming-book-by) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-07-23*