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Atari 5200 · Sports
RealSports Football
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| System | Atari 5200 |
|---|---|
| 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 2 |
RealSports Football is a sports game released for the Atari 5200, developed by Atari.
Among the 6 5200 sports games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the RealSports series; on the 5200 you can also try RealSports Soccer, RealSports Tennis and RealSports Baseball. The series also appears on other systems with RealSports Baseball (2600) and RealSports Soccer (2600). Atari also made Centipede, Missile Command and Star Wars for the 5200.
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 5200 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for RealSports Football.
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Playing 5200 games today
The 5200 library is small and arcade-focused, so it suits players who enjoy classic coin-op ports. The original non-centering joysticks are famously fragile, which is why many collectors use refurbished or modern replacement controllers.
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.