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Atari Tempest Dedicated Cabinet 1981 | Original Classic Arcade | Ready - $1,900 (Dana Point)
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If you’re looking to add a cornerstone vector-era title to your lineup, this is a straightforward, honest machine at a priced-to-move number.
Historical note:
Tempest is one of the defining arcade hits of the early 1980s and a landmark Atari title. Released in 1981, it paired fast, skill-based gameplay with striking vector graphics that still look crisp and distinctive today. It was also one of the first major arcade games to use a rotary “spinner” control, which became a big part of why it feels so responsive and different from typical joystick shooters. For collectors, Tempest is considered a cornerstone of the vector era and a must-have classic that helped shape the look and feel of arcade gaming’s golden age.