Goto 10: Retro Computing & Gaming

Goto 10: Retro Computing & Gaming

An Atari 8-bit Computer Timeline

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Paul Lefebvre
Apr 08, 2026
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The Atari 8-bit computers were introduced in 1979 and discontinued in 1992. Let’s look at the timeline of the many various models in the lineup.

Pay special attention to the pricing. Although the prices of these computers all look reasonable through today’s eyes, when you factor in inflation, they were all incredibly expensive, much more so than most com…

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