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Geek Fun: Halo 2600
Have you ever wondered what Halo would look like if it were created during the Atari 2600 days? Since everyday is a good day to have fun on company time, today we look at a cool and unique take on Halo with Halo 2600.
Halo 2600
This is a free online flash game based on the popular FPS Halo, but designed for as though it came out on the Atari 2600.
![sshot-2010-08-04-[21-30-12] sshot-2010-08-04-[21-30-12]](http://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sshot20100804213012.png)
To start the game press any key on your keyboard. Then use the arrow keys to navigate through your journey.

![sshot-2010-08-04-[21-32-41]](http://cdn.howtogeek.com/public/images/blank.gif)
At first you don’t have a weapon so make sure you grab it before trying to deal with the aliens.

![sshot-2010-08-04-[21-33-37]](http://cdn.howtogeek.com/public/images/blank.gif)
Then avoid the enemy shooting at you and press the spacebar to shoot back.

![sshot-2010-08-04-[21-35-38]](http://cdn.howtogeek.com/public/images/blank.gif)
As you navigate through the game, you’ll experience different levels with new challenges in the Atari 2600 way.

![sshot-2010-08-04-[21-46-47]](http://cdn.howtogeek.com/public/images/blank.gif)
It included shields for extra protection against enemy fire.

![sshot-2010-08-04-[21-42-06]](http://cdn.howtogeek.com/public/images/blank.gif)
Don’t run your character into the yellow boarders or you lose a life.

![sshot-2010-08-04-[21-38-02]](http://cdn.howtogeek.com/public/images/blank.gif)
The controls at the top allow you to reset the game, change the difficulty, pause, and go to full screen.

![sshot-2010-08-04-[21-43-53]](http://cdn.howtogeek.com/public/images/blank.gif)
If you’re looking for an interesting way to waste time at work, this unique take on Halo is definitely worth a try, and can be a lot of fun if you were a fan of the Atari 2600. Very cool in a geeky way!
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- By Mysticgeek on 08/5/10
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