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Atari 2600 · Sports
RealSports Soccer
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| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1978 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | RealSports |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Atari 2600 in 1978, RealSports Soccer is a sports game developed by Atari. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Football.
It came out in the 2600's second year on the market. Other notable 2600 releases from 1978 include Superman, Basketball and Canyon Bomber. Among the 44 2600 sports games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the RealSports series; on the 2600 you can also try RealSports Baseball, RealSports Volleyball and RealSports Boxing. 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 Soccer 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 Soccer 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 Soccer walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for RealSports Soccer.
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RealSports Volleyball Deep cut
RealSports Boxing Deep cut
RealSports Tennis Deep cut
RealSports Football Deep cut
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 Soccer FAQ
When did RealSports Soccer come out on the 2600?
RealSports Soccer was released for the Atari 2600 in 1978.
Who made RealSports Soccer?
It was developed by Atari.
Is RealSports Soccer multiplayer?
Yes. RealSports Soccer supports up to 2 players.
How long does RealSports Soccer take to play?
As a sports game, RealSports Soccer 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 Soccer 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.