Basic Programming - Atari 2600

I don't have any experience with Basic Programming, but I'd say it's as you describe — a way for beginners to try the basics of programming.
Andrew Davie gives a very good explanation of how professional programs for the Atari 2600 were made here:
http://www.randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-tutorial-andrew-davie-01.html
The page is in English, but everything is explained really well.

Dalo se to vůbec nějak použít, nebo to byla spíš jen taková sranda, aby si začátečníci vyzkoušeli programování? Docela by mě zajímalo v čem a jakým stylem se vyvíjely hry pro Atari 2600.