{"product_id":"atari-greatest-hits-volume-2-nintendo-ds","title":"Atari Greatest Hits: Volume 2 | Nintendo DS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant physical-copy note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the North American Nintendo DS release of \u003cem\u003eAtari Greatest Hits: Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e. The exact case, manual, and cartridge included depend on the condition selected. Every pre-owned copy is cleaned, tested, and backed by Zypher Trading's 90-day warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAtari Greatest Hits: Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e turns one Nintendo DS cartridge into a portable archive of 50 games from Atari's arcade and Atari 2600 libraries. Developed by Code Mystics, the collection pairs nine coin-op releases with 41 console games, preserving the simple rules, fast restarts, and score-driven challenge that defined Atari's early years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selection reaches well beyond the most familiar names. Arcade standouts include \u003cem\u003eAsteroids Deluxe\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBlack Widow\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCrystal Castles\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLiberator\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMajor Havoc\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMillipede\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRed Baron\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSuper Breakout\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWarlords\u003c\/em\u003e. The Atari 2600 side ranges from \u003cem\u003eCombat\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBreakout\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eYars' Revenge\u003c\/em\u003e to sports games, strategy experiments, prototypes, and unusual releases such as \u003cem\u003eBASIC Programming\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGameplay \u0026amp; Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach game keeps the compact structure of its original version: learn a small set of controls, survive a little longer, chase a higher score, and try again. The collection covers vector shooters, paddle games, maze action, sports, racing, strategy, casino games, and two-player competitive titles. Because most sessions begin immediately and can be completed in minutes, the cartridge works especially well for short handheld play while still offering a large amount of variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emulation preserves original graphics and audio instead of redrawing the games as modern remakes. The upper and lower DS screens are used to display the game, controls, artwork, or interface information depending on the title. Some games map naturally to the buttons and directional pad, while others use touch-screen adaptations designed around the original control method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArcade Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nine arcade games represent several distinct eras of Atari design. \u003cem\u003eAsteroids Deluxe\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBlack Widow\u003c\/em\u003e deliver crisp vector shooting, \u003cem\u003eMajor Havoc\u003c\/em\u003e combines shooting with platform-like exploration, and \u003cem\u003eLiberator\u003c\/em\u003e turns planetary defense into a tactical shooting challenge. \u003cem\u003eCrystal Castles\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMillipede\u003c\/em\u003e emphasize movement, pattern recognition, and score routes, while \u003cem\u003eRed Baron\u003c\/em\u003e places the player in a first-person aerial duel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuper Breakout\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWarlords\u003c\/em\u003e are especially suited to the DS touch screen. A virtual slider can stand in for a paddle, giving players a direct way to control position and speed. These games remain mechanically simple, but their increasing pace and unforgiving mistakes make them strong score-chasing experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAtari 2600 Library\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 41 Atari 2600 games show how much variety developers produced with extremely limited hardware. Action games such as \u003cem\u003eDesert Falcon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFatal Run\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRadar Lock\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStar Raiders\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSecret Quest\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eYars' Revenge\u003c\/em\u003e sit beside sports releases including \u003cem\u003eDouble Dunk\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGolf\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRealSports Basketball\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRealSports Soccer\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSuper Baseball\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSuper Football\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection also includes head-to-head staples such as \u003cem\u003eCombat\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStreet Racer\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVideo Olympics\u003c\/em\u003e, and the 2600 version of \u003cem\u003eWarlords\u003c\/em\u003e. More experimental selections—including \u003cem\u003eBrain Games\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCodebreaker\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMaze Craze\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVideo Chess\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVideo Pinball\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eBASIC Programming\u003c\/em\u003e—make the cartridge feel like a survey of the system rather than a short list of obvious hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTouch Controls \u0026amp; Multiplayer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCode Mystics adapted the original controls to the Nintendo DS without changing the underlying game rules. Depending on the title, the touch screen can act as a paddle, analog-style slider, flight stick, keypad, or virtual controller. Button controls remain available where they fit the original design, letting each game use the DS feature that best matches its hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-player modes are available throughout the collection, and 20 games support local multiplayer. Compatible titles offer DS Download Play and multi-card play for up to four players, so friends can compete in games such as \u003cem\u003eCombat\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWarlords\u003c\/em\u003e. There is no online multiplayer; group play is handled locally between Nintendo DS systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Extras \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the playable library, Volume 2 includes an arcade gallery with cabinet and promotional material, scanned Atari 2600 manuals, and a series of interviews with Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell. These extras provide context for the games and help explain how Atari's early hardware, business decisions, and design philosophy shaped the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge also includes an Atari 400 BASIC environment for players interested in the company's home-computer history. It is an unusual bonus for a commercial compilation and reinforces the archival focus: this is not only a bundle of games, but a snapshot of Atari's arcade, console, and computer legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStandout Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 classic games on one Nintendo DS cartridge: nine arcade releases and 41 Atari 2600 titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArcade favorites including \u003cem\u003eAsteroids Deluxe\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBlack Widow\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCrystal Castles\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMajor Havoc\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMillipede\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRed Baron\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSuper Breakout\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWarlords\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad Atari 2600 library spanning action, shooting, sports, strategy, racing, casino, and experimental software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouch-screen paddles, sliders, flight-stick controls, and other DS-specific input adaptations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal multiplayer for up to four players across 20 supported games using Download Play or multi-card play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScanned game manuals, arcade artwork, and historical material collected in one portable package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo interviews with Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus Atari 400 BASIC environment for an additional look at Atari's home-computer era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Brand New\/Sealed","offer_id":68009435496681,"sku":"742725282001A","price":39.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Complete in Box","offer_id":68009435529449,"sku":"742725282001B","price":24.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Game \u0026 Case","offer_id":68009435562217,"sku":"742725282001C","price":22.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Custom Case with Game","offer_id":68009435594985,"sku":"742725282001D","price":21.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Game Cartridge Only","offer_id":68009435627753,"sku":"742725282001E","price":19.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/8179\/8121\/files\/image_2026-11-13_211408371.png?v=1794629518","url":"https:\/\/zyphertradingvideogames.com\/products\/atari-greatest-hits-volume-2-nintendo-ds","provider":"ZypherTrading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}