Asteroids: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of Asteroids, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Atari 7800 | PlayStation | Windows | Game Boy Color | Mac (Activision) | Arcade | Xbox Live Arcade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bug fix | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Version differences
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GameplayAtari 7800
The 1986 Atari 7800 version adds cooperative play.1
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GraphicsPlayStationWindowsGame Boy ColorMac (Activision)
Activision's 1998 enhanced version by Syrox replaces the vector graphics with 3D models.1
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Bug fixArcade
Because saucers could only aim at the ship on screen, players used a 'lurking' exploit; Atari answered with a patched EPROM.1
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GraphicsXbox Live Arcade
The 2007 Xbox Live Arcade release adds HD graphics and a 'throttle monkey' mode.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13