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Atari 7800

Atari Atari 7800 1986

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Category
Console
Manufacturer
Atari
Platform
Atari 7800
Release year
1986

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The Atari 7800 Pro System, commonly known as the Atari 7800, is a third generation (1983-2003) video game console developed and distributed by Atari Corporation. It was released in May 1986 in North America at a retail price of $79.95. The console was later released in Europe (1987). The 7800 is considered one of the first backward-compatible consoles as it could play Atari 2600 games without the use of additional modules. The console was discontinued on January 1, 1992. Technical Specifications: • CPU: 8-bit Atari SALLY 6502 ("6502C") @ 1.79 MHz • Memory: 4 KB • Graphics: MARIA custom graphics controller @ 7.16 MHz • Sound: Television Interface Adaptor (TIA), 2 channels • Display: 320x192 • Media: ROM Cartridge • Max Controllers: 2

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