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RealSports Football

RealSports Football is a 1982 football video game made by Atari for the Atari 2600, Atari 5200 and Atari 8-bit computer platforms. RealSports Football presents a greatly simplified version of football for…

31 December 1982

RealSports Football is an arcade developed by Atari, released 31 December 1982 on Atari 2600.

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What RealSports Football is

RealSports Football is an arcade game developed by Atari and released in 1982. It is available on Atari 2600 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

RealSports Football is a 1982 football video game made by Atari for the Atari 2600, Atari 5200 and Atari 8-bit computer platforms. RealSports Football presents a greatly simplified version of football for play. Players in the game cannot go out of bounds or fumble the football, and there are no penalties in the game. Also, touchdowns automatically score 7 points; there is no kicking for extra points.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are non-fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

RealSports Football launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Xevious.

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Quick answers

RealSports Football — frequently asked questions

When did RealSports Football come out?
RealSports Football was released on 31 December 1982 for Atari 2600.
Does RealSports Football have multiplayer?
Yes. RealSports Football supports multiplayer.

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