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Aug 17, 2023 · There were Atari 800, C64, Apple, Mac and IBM PC versions of the game put out, but the only ‘full’ version was on the Atari. On the others we did the best we could with what we had.”[1] The ...
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The Atari 8-bit computers, formally launched as the Atari Home Computer System, [2] are a series of home computers introduced by Atari, Inc., in 1979 with the Atari 400 and Atari 800. [3] The architecture is designed around the 8-bit MOS Technology 6502 CPU and three custom coprocessors which provide support for sprites , smooth multidirectional scrolling, four channels of audio, and other ...
Jun 14, 2018 · 7 Forgotten Atari 800 Gaming Classics. The 800 platform often gets overlooked in video game history due to a classification quirk that placed it in the PC category, but its library of games is ...
Nov 5, 2009 · By far, the best game to use all four ports was the strategy game M.U.L.E., one of our “Ten Greatest PC Games Ever.” Side Expansion The Atari 800’s expansion options were limited.
The Atari 400/800 were amazing machines for there time thanks for the teardown, it sure was a solid machine. 🙂. Phil Says: February 11th, 2012 at 3:58 pm. Atari 800 computer is a milestone. In 1979 it had 128 colors, overcan, sprites and 4 channel-audio. Compare it with contemporary computers! Daniel Says: December 26th, 2019 at 9:34 am
Apr 3, 2017 · Depending on the game, it can be a split-screen competitive mode (Spy vs. Spy and Ballblazer), a four-player mode for the Atari 800’s four joystick ports (M.U.L.E.), a good-versus-evil mode ...
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Apr 22, 2011 · For 15 years (1978 to 1993), Atari designed and produced four distinct lines of PCs: the 8-bit “Atari 800” line, the 16-bit ST line, the PC compatibles, and the 32-bit series.
