Atari 2600 · 1981
Asteroids
Asteroids is an action game for Atari 2600, released in 1981. It was developed by Atari.
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Asteroids
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Control panel
Console controls
Arrow keys move · Z / X are main buttons · Enter starts · V selects.
A compatible gamepad can be used after launch.
Keyboard layoutOpen / close
MOVE
Up arrowLeft arrowRight arrowDown arrow
Buttons
AXZS
System: Esc opens the EmulatorJS menu for save and load states, fullscreen, and control remapping.
About Asteroids
Asteroids is an action game for Atari 2600, released in 1981. It was developed by Atari.
Explore the Atari 2600 collection and discover more action games below.
Playing this edition
Where are the controls?
The control panel below the game screen shows this edition’s keys. Click inside the game before using your keyboard.
How do I save or change controls?
Open the player menu for the options available in this emulator. Save support varies by game and player; see the playing help for more guidance.
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