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How old is the Atari 2600?
The Atari 2600 is about 49 years old.
The Atari 2600 launched in September 1977.
It popularized game cartridges.
The Atari 2600 turns 50 in 2027.
If you were born before September 1977, you're older than the Atari 2600.
Mind-bender: The Atari 2600 is closer in time to Mickey Mouse's debut (1928) than to today.
What are you older than?
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