Console for the game Pitfall!

Answer:

ATARI

Hint:

This brand launched in 1972 and was a pioneer in home video gaming, known for classics like Adventure and Combat.

Explanation:

The clue refers to Pitfall!, a classic platform game released in 1982. It was one of the most popular titles for the Atari 2600, the iconic home video game console of that era. The answer is simply the name of the console itself—Atari—since the game is strongly associated with that brand. If you played Pitfall! back then, you almost certainly played it on an Atari.

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