This manual covers the Atari 2600 VCS, a pioneering home video game console originally released between approximately 1977 and 1982. Designed with an 8-bit MOS Technology 6507 processor running at 1.19 MHz, and featuring the TIA chip for both graphics and audio, the 2600 VCS offered an accessible gaming experience through its joystick controllers. Its compact design, approximately 30 cm x 23 cm x 8 cm and weighing around 1.5 kg, made it a staple in many households. The console's architecture, though simple by modern standards, was revolutionary for its time, enabling a wide variety of gameplay experiences through its cartridge-based software system.

This Field Service Repair Manual, written in English, provides comprehensive guidance for the maintenance and repair of the Atari 2600 VCS. It details essential information including troubleshooting common issues such as cartridge read errors and controller malfunctions, cleaning procedures, and repair techniques that may involve soldering. The manual includes diagrams of circuit board layouts and specifications for core components like RAM and ROM, alongside power requirements and controller port details. Its purpose is to equip owners, technicians, and enthusiasts with the knowledge necessary for effective diagnosis, repair, and understanding of the console's internal workings.