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[[Image:Atari - Logo.svg|thumb|256x256px|Atari's logo.]] | [[Image:Atari - Logo.svg|thumb|256x256px|Atari's logo.]] | ||
| − | '''Atari''' is a brand and company name that was formed on 1972-06-28, but has since gone through so many bankruptcies, mergers, and restructurings that it's difficult to call it a single company any more. Despite that fact, it is one of the pioneers of the [[ | + | '''Atari''' is a brand and company name that was formed on 1972-06-28, but has since gone through so many buyouts, bankruptcies, mergers, and restructurings that it's difficult to call it a single company any more. Despite that fact, it is one of the pioneers of the [[video game]] industry creating many important games, consoles, and home computers. |
| − | I learned about Atari around 1985 when my family acquired a used [[Atari 2600]] from a garage sale. Though I loved the console and our collection of games, it became little more than a paper weight after my brother and I got a [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. I remember reading about the impending release of the [[Jaguar]] in the mid-1990s and finding it comical that Atari was | + | ==Personal== |
| + | I learned about Atari around 1985 when my family acquired a used [[Atari 2600]] from a garage sale. Though I loved the console and our collection of games, it became little more than a paper weight after my brother and I got a [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. I remember reading about the impending release of the [[Jaguar]] in the mid-1990s and finding it comical that Atari was trying to make a comeback since I still thought of them as a primitive game company. Although, still having a love for Atari, I was sad to see how the console flopped. | ||
==Platforms== | ==Platforms== | ||
===Video Game Consoles=== | ===Video Game Consoles=== | ||
| − | + | <gallery> | |
| − | + | Atari 2600.jpg|[[Atari 2600]] | |
| − | + | Atari 5200 - Console With Controller.jpg|[[Atari 5200]] | |
| − | + | Atari 7800 - NTSC Model With Controller.jpg|[[Atari 7800]] | |
| − | + | Atari XEGS - With Keyboard.jpg|[[XEGS]] | |
| + | Jaguar - With Controller.jpg|[[Jaguar]] | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | The Atari 5200 set a precedence for the other consoles. The first console, originally called the "Video Computer System," was rebranded to the 2600 (half of the 5200), and the next console, was named the 7800 (5200 + 2600). | ||
===Handhelds=== | ===Handhelds=== | ||
| − | + | <gallery> | |
| + | Lynx - Model 1.jpg|[[Lynx]] | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | The Lynx began a trend of naming consoles after wildcats. The second was intended to be a home console called the Panther which was intended to compete with the SNES, but it was canceled in favor of the Jaguar. | ||
===Computers=== | ===Computers=== | ||
| − | + | <gallery> | |
| − | + | Atari 800 - Computer.jpg|[[Atari 8-bit]] | |
| − | + | Atari ST - 520ST.jpg|[[Atari ST]] | |
| + | Falcon030.jpg|[[Falcon030]] | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
| − | These are the games | + | These are the games Atari worked on that are important to me. For all Atari games, see the categories for games [[:Category:Video games developed by Atari|developed]] or [[:Category:Video games published by Atari|published]]. |
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Adventure - 2600 - USA.jpg|[[Adventure]] | + | Adventure - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Adventure (1980 video game)|Adventure]]'' |
| − | Combat - 2600 - USA.jpg|[[Combat]] | + | Centipede - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Centipede]]'' |
| − | Vanguard - 2600 - USA.jpg|[[Vanguard]] | + | Combat - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Combat]]'' |
| − | Yars' Revenge - 2600 - USA.jpg|[[Yars' Revenge]] | + | Crystal Castles - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Crystal Castles]]'' |
| + | Defender - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Defender]]'' | ||
| + | Jungle Hunt - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Jungle Hunt]]'' | ||
| + | Millipede - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Millipede]]'' | ||
| + | Missile Command - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Missile Command]]'' | ||
| + | Ms. Pac-Man - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Ms. Pac-Man]]'' | ||
| + | Outlaw - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Outlaw (Atari 2600)|Outlaw]]'' | ||
| + | Pole Position - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Pole Position]]'' | ||
| + | Vanguard - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Vanguard]]'' | ||
| + | Yars' Revenge - 2600 - USA.jpg|''[[Yars' Revenge]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* [[Rob Fulop]] | * [[Rob Fulop]] | ||
* [[Warren Robinett]] | * [[Warren Robinett]] | ||
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| + | ==Media== | ||
| + | ===Documentation=== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Atari - Dealer Catalog - There's Magic Inside.pdf|2600 and 5200 dealer catalog. | ||
| + | Atari - Dealer Catalog - 1987 - Flying High.pdf|2600, 7800, XE System dealer catalog. | ||
| + | Atari - Catalog - 1984 - Home Computers.pdf|Home computers catalog. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ===Fan Art=== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Atari Cabinet Silhouettes.jpg|Silhouettes of Atari arcade cabinets. | ||
| + | Atari Cabinet Silhouettes v2.jpg|Silhouettes of more Atari arcade cabinets. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | + | {{Link|Wikipedia|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari}} | |
| − | + | {{Link|MobyGames|https://www.mobygames.com/company/atari-inc}} | |
| + | {{Link|SegaRetro|https://segaretro.org/Atari}} | ||
| + | {{Link|GameFAQs|https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/company/5213-atari-inc}} | ||
| + | {{Link|Official|https://www.atari.com}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:10, 14 February 2024
Atari is a brand and company name that was formed on 1972-06-28, but has since gone through so many buyouts, bankruptcies, mergers, and restructurings that it's difficult to call it a single company any more. Despite that fact, it is one of the pioneers of the video game industry creating many important games, consoles, and home computers.
Contents
Personal
I learned about Atari around 1985 when my family acquired a used Atari 2600 from a garage sale. Though I loved the console and our collection of games, it became little more than a paper weight after my brother and I got a Nintendo Entertainment System. I remember reading about the impending release of the Jaguar in the mid-1990s and finding it comical that Atari was trying to make a comeback since I still thought of them as a primitive game company. Although, still having a love for Atari, I was sad to see how the console flopped.
Platforms
Video Game Consoles
The Atari 5200 set a precedence for the other consoles. The first console, originally called the "Video Computer System," was rebranded to the 2600 (half of the 5200), and the next console, was named the 7800 (5200 + 2600).
Handhelds
The Lynx began a trend of naming consoles after wildcats. The second was intended to be a home console called the Panther which was intended to compete with the SNES, but it was canceled in favor of the Jaguar.
Computers
Games
These are the games Atari worked on that are important to me. For all Atari games, see the categories for games developed or published.
Staff
Media
Documentation
2600 and 5200 dealer catalog.
2600, 7800, XE System dealer catalog.
Home computers catalog.
Fan Art
Silhouettes of Atari arcade cabinets.
Silhouettes of more Atari arcade cabinets.
Links
