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The font for "Colecovision", "Atarisoft", "Defender" and "Galaxian"  used on these examples of video game merchandise from the mid 1980s.  The game titles, along with the Coleco / Atarisoft branding are all in this same (to me unknown) typeface.  I am reaching out for help after scrutinizing this for awhile, with no definitive ID.

I have identified some very similar fonts, but eliminated them as candidates:  Avenir, Interstate, Dumbar tall, Gibson, Kanit, LFT Etica DIsplay, Zeitung Micro Pro, Upgrade, Museo.
 

If I can provide more detail or better images, please let me know.
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This is Futura Extra Bold, a 1950s addition to the original Futura family. There were many phototype variations of the typeface which is why you may not find an exact match digitally.

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Linotype or Neufville’s versions will get you close in most respects, but they have a noticeable taper on the T bar. Scangraphic’s Futura SH ExtraBold does not (but then isn’t as close on the A, S, and elsewhere).

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Have to agree, you are on-point.  Many thanks!
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