Large vintage Atari home computer accessories and software lot — a fantastic find for Atari collectors, retro gaming fans, and 8-bit computing enthusiasts. This all-original mixed lot includes boxed controllers, new old stock components, software, cartridges, and floppy disks from the late 1970s–1980s. Most items are boxed, complete, and in excellent vintage condition.
Included in this lot:
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Atari CX40 Joystick Controllers (NOS) – Brand new set of joysticks in the original 1979 Atari box. Made in Taiwan. Excellent, unused condition.
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Atari Paddle Controllers (CX30-04) – Original 1979 box, clean controllers inside, Made in Taiwan.
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Atari CX85 Numeric Keypad – Original box (Made in Hong Kong). Clean and well-preserved with cord intact.
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AtariWriter Word Processor (RX8036) – Boxed and complete with spiral-bound manual, cartridge, and quick reference card. Excellent condition inside and out.
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Important Update:
Fortunately, someone with deeper Atari expertise reached out and let us know this is NOT the Mosaic 32K RAM. Instead, it is the original Atari RAM, which had been placed back into the Mosaic box at some point. We appreciate the clarification — sorry for the mix-up!
Original description:
Atari 32K RAM for Atari 400/800 Computers – appears to be New Old Stock (NOS) and includes the original styrofoam, insert, and manual from the Mosaic packaging. Unused, clean condition, and still a great rare upgrade component for vintage Atari systems, just not the Mosaic RAM as originally thought.
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Two BASIC Computing Language Cartridges (CXL4002) – Classic programming cartridges, both well-preserved.
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Unknown Atari Cartridge (with toggle switch) – Function unknown; may be a modified or third-party test/diagnostic cartridge.
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Floppy Disk Collection (approx. 40–50 total) – A large group of Maxell 5.25” floppy disks in vintage holders, including labeled and blank disks. Labels include:
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Family Budget
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Football
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Print Shop
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NWS
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Atari Disk Operating System Diskette
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~10+ formatted blank diskettes
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Small Parts Envelope – “Cart Key for Atari” – Contains RCA CD4031BE chip and several resistors (vintage components).
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Original 1985 Sales Receipt – Handwritten note from the original owner for Atari joystick purchase, marked “Paid.”
Condition Notes:
Most items are in excellent vintage condition. The Mosaic 32K RAM is confirmed unused. The AtariWriter set is complete and clean. Joysticks are new old stock, still in original packaging. Boxes show minor wear consistent with age, but contents are well preserved.
Collector Highlights:
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Rare complete boxed hardware and software combo from the early Atari 400/800 era.
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NOS Mosaic 32K RAM and new joystick set greatly increase collector appeal.
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Ideal starter or expansion lot for restoring or showcasing vintage Atari systems.
Please note: For all antiques and collectibles, we perform only minimal cleaning — usually just a light wipe with a paper towel and water. We do this intentionally to preserve the item’s original condition and to avoid any risk of damage, staining, or loss of paint/color.
Since many of these pieces are such unique and amazing finds, we don’t want to take the chance of accidentally ruining something through over-cleaning. Some items may benefit from more detailed cleaning, but we leave that to the buyer’s discretion and preference.
Thank you for your understanding, and good luck with your bidding!
