Tag Archives: Galaxian

Atari 2600: Galaxian Commercial (1983)

Posted on December 14, 2011 by VicSage

Last week I ran the Arcade Flyer for Galaxian. Today I was pulling out a box from the closet that contained some Atari 2600 cartridges and I found one for Galaxian. I honestly didn’t remember ever owning this…so this might … Continue reading →

Galaxian Arcade Flyer (1980)

Posted on December 9, 2011 by VicSage

Though published by Namco in 1979 in Japan, Galaxian, was released in the United States by Midway in 1980. While the game was highly popular it’s sequel from 1981 is better known, that is of course Galaga. There was a … Continue reading →

Retro vs Remake: Legion of Galaga

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Joshua Caleb

Today’s Retro vs Remake games: Galaga vs Galaga Legions/DX While technically not the first fixed space shooter, Galaga was probably one of the most successful ones. The sequel to space shooter Galaxian, Galaga shares many things in common with its … Continue reading →

How to Beat Video Games: Galaxian for the Atari 5200

Posted on September 23, 2009 by The Retroist

Another great video from Vestron’s “How to Beat Video Games” series, explaining how to beat “Galaxian” for the Atari 5200:

Galaxian for the Atari 2600 – Look Out Below!

Posted on June 2, 2009 by The Retroist

In 1983 Galaxian was at the top of my want list. If you were a member of the Atari Club you could pick it up for $26.95. What a bargain.