Question

the atari 2600 marked the first time that software (the cartridge) could be separated from the console itself, which did what for the building and distributing of new games? made it cheaper made it more expensive made it more complicated made marketing virtually free

Explanation:

Separating software (cartridge) from console means developers can focus on making cartridges without redesigning the entire console. This reduces costs as console hardware can be reused, and cartridges are cheaper to produce and distribute compared to a new console - based game release model.

Answer:

made it cheaper