RealSports Football 2600 box art

Atari 2600 · Sports

RealSports Football

Deep cut

SystemAtari 2600
GenreSports
DeveloperAtari
PublisherAtari
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesRealSports
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Atari, RealSports Football arrived on the Atari 2600 as a sports game.

It is part of the RealSports series; on the 2600 you can also try RealSports Baseball, RealSports Soccer and RealSports Volleyball. The series also appears on other systems with RealSports Soccer (5200) and RealSports Football (5200). Atari also made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Combat and Asteroids for the 2600.

RealSports Football supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing RealSports Football is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

RealSports Football gameplay screenshot on 2600
In-game screenshot (2600)

RealSports Football walkthroughs & guides

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Playing 2600 games today

Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.

RealSports Football FAQ

Who made RealSports Football?

It was developed by Atari.

Is RealSports Football multiplayer?

Yes. RealSports Football supports up to 2 players.

How long does RealSports Football take to play?

As a sports game, RealSports Football typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about RealSports Football on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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