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Nov 10, 2020 · In 1984, a Atari released the Atari XE Game System. A member of Atari’s 8-bit line of home computers the XEGS shares the same internal specs as the Atari 65e home computer.
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A look at the Atari XE Video Game System (XEGS), released in 1987. Full episodes now on Amazon Prime! http://amzn.to/2wPbBq4 Join Pat the NES Punk, James ...
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The Atari XE Video Game System (Atari XEGS) is an industrial redesign of the Atari 65XE home computer and the final model in the Atari 8-bit computer series. It was released by Atari Corporation in 1987 and marketed as a home video game console alongside the Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega's Master System, and Atari's own Atari 7800. The ...
The Atari XE Video Game System, commonly known as the Atari XEGS, is a third generation (1983-2003) video game console developed and distributed by Atari Corporation. It was released in November 1987 in North America at a retail price of $199.99.
Release in late 1987, the XEGS is the “consolized” version on the Atari 65XE home computer. Compatible with all the existing range of Atari 8-bit computer software and peripherals, the XEGS managed sold 100,000 units during the Christmas season in 1987. The new console literally flew off the shelves, with not units available anywhere.
This is an in-depth review and overview of the Atari XE Games System, a hybrid 8-bit console from 1987.Video Links:Buy A Compendium of Atari 8-bit Games: htt...
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Atari introduced the XE Game System in 1987. The XEGS was merely a console remake of their 8-bit Atari 65XE computer. For $199 you got the console, a standard joystick, a light gun and a pack in game called Bug Hunt (light gun game).