Atari Lynx
Atari Atari Lynx 1989
Basic information
- Category
- Handheld
- Manufacturer
- Atari
- Platform
- Atari Lynx
- Release year
- 1989
About this item
The Atari Lynx, usually just referred to as Lynx, is a fourth generation (1987-2004) handheld video game console developed in partnership with Epyx, Inc. and distributed by the Atari Corporation. It was released in September 1989 in North America at a retail price of $149.95. The handheld was also released in Europe (1990) and Japan (1990). The Lynx was the world's first handheld electronic game with a color LCD screen. The console was discontinued in early 1996, possibly at the time of the company's sale on April 8, 1996. Technical Specifications: • CPU: WDC 65SC02 (Mikey) @ 4 MHz • Memory: 64 KB • Graphics: 16-bit custom CMOS chip Atari Suzy @ 16 MHz • Sound: 4-channels, 8-bit DAC per channel • Display: 160 x 102 • Media: Cartridge • Max Controllers: 1
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