| Console: | Atari 2600 |
| TV Standard: | Region Not Set |
| Developer(s): | Atari |
| Publisher(s): | Atari, Inc. |
| Release Date: | 1983-01-01 |
| Players: | 1 |
| Co-op: | No |
| Type: | Puzzle |
The object of Alpha Beam is to help Sesame Street's Ernie pilot a small shuttle, collect fuel tanks (marked by a letter of the alphabet), and return them to his space ship so that he can return to Earth.
The game was marketed as a family-friendly game that could teach children pre-reading skills such as identifying and matching letters. Alpha Beam was compatible with the Atari Kid's Controller, which was sold separately, although the regular keyboard controller is also compatible
