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Atari 2600

The Atari 2600 is the system that started it all for Atari, and is by far the most popular classic gaming console. This forum covers all 2600 systems produced by Atari, as well as 2600-compatible consoles produced by third-parties.

Subforums:

1. Atari 2600 Programming
2. 2600 High Score Club
3. Harmony Cartridge
4. 2600 Game Descriptions

Atari 5200

The Atari 5200 was Atari's second cartridge-based game console. Based on the Atari 8-bit computer line and labeled the "SuperSystem", the 5200 was Atari's answer to growing competition in a market they were losing control over.

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1. Atari 5200 / 8-bit Programming
2. 5200 High Score Club

Atari 7800

The Atari 7800 was Atari's answer to the NES, originally slated to be released in 1984. Sharing more in common with the 2600 than the 5200, the 7800 plays 2600 games and uses 2600 compatible controllers.

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1. Atari 7800 Programming
2. 7800 High Score Club

Atari Lynx

Atari's first portable game system, the Atari Lynx was designed by Epyx and the engineers who created the Amiga. Ahead of its time, the Lynx sported a backlit color screen and impressive games, but was unable to tackle the Gameboy juggernaut.

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1. Atari Lynx Programming
2. Lynx High Score Club

Atari Jaguar

Atari's last game console, the Atari Jaguar represented a huge leap in technology from previous offerings. Featuring a 64-bit architecture, the Jaguar had great potential, but its power was difficult to tap. Even then, many great games were released and the Jaguar has an avid fan base today.

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1. Atari Jaguar Programming
2. Jaguar High Score Club

Dedicated Systems

Before Atari produced the famous 2600, they created many standalone consoles such as Pong, Speedway, and Stunt Cycle. Recently, Atari has been creating new dedicated consoles, such as the Atari Flashback.

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1. Atari Flashback Consoles

Atari 8-Bit Computers

Atari's original 8-bit computer line, featuring the Atari 400, 800, XL, and XE series of computers. Powerful and well-engineered, the Atari 8-bit computers are still popular with fans today!

Subforums:

1. Atari 5200 / 8-bit Programming
2. 8-bit High Score Club

Atari ST/TT Computers

Atari's next generation computer line, the Atari ST computers were based on the Motorola 68000 series chips, the same as the Macintosh at the time. The ST would also be followed by the Falcon and TT.