Lightly used game, tested to work on an original Atari 2600 as well as the 2600+ and 7800+.
 
The story behind The Last Starfighter according to Atarimania:
 
Although the title suggests that this game is based on the 1984 movie, this prototype is actually an early version of the game that eventually became known as Solaris. Although the Atari 5200/400/800 game has some elements from the movie, the Atari 2600 version doesn't seem to resemble the movie in any way shape or form. The Last Starfighter is actually almost identical to Solaris with some minor gameplay differences. This is most likely because this game was never meant to be The Last Starfighter. Tod Frye was working on another version of The Last Starfighter, which never materialized. Atari most likely saw Neubauer's wonderful new game (which was called Universe at that time) and decided that it would make a perfect fit for the Last Starfighter license. This allowed Atari to get a Last Starfighter game out the door quickly and freed up Frye to work on other higher priority projects. After being canceled in 1984, Atari decided to release The Last Starfighter as a new game for the relaunch of the Atari 2600 in 1986. The problem was that The Last Starfighter license was owned by MCA who was currently suing Warner (who owned Atari at the time) over lack of payment. They renamed the game to Solaris and took out any references to The Last Starfighter. It appears that Atari chose the new name based on the pseudonym Doug Neubauer used while writing The Last Starfighter (notice how it says By Solaris at the bottom of the screen).
 
🎮 Product Features
 
Collector-Quality Cartridge – Built for retro enthusiasts who value authenticity and presentation.  Correct style and brand shells.
Premium Label Finish – Sharp, vibrant artwork with durable materials (no cheap labels with inferior art and resolution)
Protective Collector’s Sleeve Included – Keeps your cartridge safe from dust, scratches, and shelf wear
Secure Boxed Shipping – Ships in a rigid box for maximum protection (not a flimsy padded mailer)
Clean, Professional Assembly – Carefully built and inspected for consistent quality
Ready to Play – Fully tested and guaranteed to work
Perfect for Display or Play – Looks great on the shelf and plays just as well
 
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