"We're all better off this way."
Item #: SCP-7546
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-7546 is to be contained in a standard cell within Site-15. The cell must be furnished with a table, a CRT television and an electrical outlet.
Description: SCP-7546 is an unauthorized clone of an Atari 2600 video game console. During its operation, gameplay is interrupted by various audiovisual anomalies, often forming coherent messages, imagery, and sounds. SCP-7546 will attempt to communicate with the user through these methods. Evidence suggests it is capable of listening to its surroundings and reacting accordingly.
Addendum 7546-1: The following is a collection of instances demonstrating SCP-7546's properties.
Game
Date
Note
Imagery seen
Text displayed
None
2017/01/03
None
A man rising from a bed, apparently confused.
"WHAT IS THIS?"
Space Invaders
2017/01/03
The laser cannon was shot by an enemy, resulting in a distorted tone of varying pitch.
The background began to rapidly alter in color.
"WHY DOES THIS HURT."
Pitfall
2017/01/15
Numerous previously undocumented problems have been identified during gameplay.
The main character collapsed, covering its stomach to resemble a person in pain.
"I MADE A MISTAKE"
For a complete list of records, please consult the Site-15 database.
Addendum 7546-2: It has been noted that SCP-7546 exhibits a pattern of fondness towards certain games, yielding previously unknown information.
Game
Date
Note
Imagery seen
Text displayed
RealSports Volleyball
2017/01/28
Minor visual flaws were present.
None
"CALIFORNIA"
Skate Boardin'
2017/02/01
The game ran as expected.
A photograph of a house
"FOND MEMORIES"
California Games
2017/02/03
The game ran as expected.
None
"SAN JOSE"
Researchers analyzing this data have identified and connected SCP-7546 to █████ Street 32, San Jose, California. An investigation into this location has been initiated. Results are currently pending.
The investigation has concluded with the discovery of an actively decomposing body with no discernable cause of death, identified as a man named Thomas Klein, alongside a piece of paper. Its contents are as follows:
If anyone is here for any reason and reading this, please, do not worry about me. All my friends have gone away. Everyone else I know is more successful than I have ever been and would've been. Video games are the only thing I live for now. But don't worry about me; I'm going to a better place.
We're all better off this way.