| Console: | Atari 2600 |
| TV Standard: | Region Not Set |
| Developer(s): | Atari |
| Publisher(s): | Atari, Inc. |
| Release Date: | 1978-01-01 |
| Co-op: | No |
| Type: | Sandbox |
Ever wanted to try your hand at computer programming but had no idea where to start? BASIC Programming for the Atari 2600 makes programming, well, basic.
BASIC is an acronym for Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. In conjunction with the manual, this cartridge will help you learn the beginning steps of this easy-to-learn computer language. You can create simple programs, games, and even compose your own music. Up to nine lines of code are allowed.
To simplify the input of data, BASIC Programming requires a set of special keyboard controllers that plug into both the left and right joystick ports. These keyboard controllers were included in the original packaging.
Game Player of BASIC Programming on Atari 2600Generally, you can review the controls (keyboard) setting during each game in the screen before it starts. Use the arrow keys and “Z”, “X”, “A”, “S”, “Q”, “E” buttons to play, or customize yourself with your gamepad or keyboard.
| Keyboard | Controls |
| ← → ↑ ↓ | Directions for LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN |
| Enter ↵ | START |
| Shift | SELECT |
| Z | A |
| X | B |
| A | X |
| S | Y |
| Q | L |
| E | R |
