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Atari 2600 Jr

The Atari 2600 Jr., released in 1986, is a cost-reduced, compact redesign of the original 2600 with the same core architecture based on the MOS 6507 and TIA chips. It features updated aesthetics and improved manufacturing efficiency while maintaining full compatibility with the original game library. This section covers internal revisions, common points of failure, and repair tips specific to the Jr. model.