Atari8bit

The Atari 1200XL Fiasco

The Atari 1200XL was the third Atari 8-bit computer.

Apr 16 •

Atari Trinkets and Baubles

I have a bunch of retro and Atari-themed trinkets and baubles that I keep around to ensure I’m always in a retro state of mind.

Apr 9 •

Sublogic Flight Simulator

One of the most impressive games of the 80s was Sublogic’s Flight Simulator.

Mar 5 •

Setting up my Atari 130XE

When my son came home from college last summer, the 130XE that I had set up in his room got disconnected and moved around, sitting unused for months…

Feb 26 •

New Atari computer games: FASTER and Bubble Bubble

Let’s take a look at two recent games that were released for our favorite Atari computers.

Jan 22 •

My Atari Origin Story

In the late 1970s, I recall that our family got one of those pong-type games for the TV.

Jan 15

Stay Warm this Winter with a Retro Fireplace

From Family Computing Magazine

Dec 25, 2024 •

Atari 130XE vs. Commodore 128

In 1985, things were starting to change in the home computer world.

Dec 11, 2024 •

Atari 8-bit Game Cartridges

Another reason the Atari 8-bit was the first gaming PC

Oct 16, 2024 •

Inside the Atari 800XL

Let's take a closer look at the most popular Atari 8-bit computer.

Oct 15, 2024 •

Atari Corporation Goes Public in 1986

A look at the prospectus and form S-1

Jul 12, 2024 •

Atari Computer Enthusiasts and User Groups

For the summer I am switching to a single longer post each week.

Jun 21, 2024 •

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