Atari Game Consoles

Second Generation

The Atari 2600/VCS was first released in 1977 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Some of the more popular games for the Atari 2600 included classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Asteroids....

Second Generation

The Atari 5200, released in 1982, was a 4th-generation video game console designed to offer an upgraded gaming experience compared to its predecessor, the Atari 2600. It featured improved graphics and...

Third Generation

The Atari 7800, released in 1986, was a 4th-generation video game console designed to improve upon the shortcomings of the Atari 5200 and compete with the growing popularity of Nintendo's and Sega's s...

Fifth Generation

The Atari Jaguar, released in 1993, was a 5th-generation video game console that aimed to bring cutting-edge graphics and gameplay to the home gaming market. Powered by a custom 64-bit architecture, t...

Fifth Generation

The Atari Jaguar CD, released in 1995, is a CD-ROM add-on for the Atari Jaguar console that aimed to enhance gaming experiences with larger-capacity media and improved audio-visual capabilities. Desig...

Fourth Generation

The Atari Lynx, released in 1989, was a revolutionary handheld gaming console and the first to feature a color LCD screen, setting it apart from competitors like the Nintendo Game Boy. Co-developed by...