Video games sure have come a long way since we were kids. But, as good as the technology has gotten, the advertising these days just doesn't live up to how it used to be.

Back in the early '80s, Atari was all the rage and they were preparing to release the latest and greatest console, the Atari 5200. To get people pumped up for the big release, Atari put together this commercial that, presumably, actually aired on TV.  

Looking at it now, it's ridiculous. But back then, it was pretty much the coolest thing any of us had ever seen.

Check out those babes!

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