Lesser-known games like Kung Fu Fly Catcher for the Coleco Head to Head are also available.

The archive is seeking donations for games, systems and money, as well as grants to expand its collection.

Along with supporting academic inquiry, archive administrators are focused on preservation of the games and systems.

“We called it an ‘archive’ rather consciously,” Carter said. “We want to, as much as possible, try to preserve the original experience, playing games. So when possible, be able to play it on the original equipment.”