Atari 7800

Description

Released in 1986, the Atari 7800 was backward compatible with the Atari 2600 and featured better graphics and sound. It aimed to reclaim Atari's market share.

Specifications

• Processor: Atari SALLY 6502 @ 1.79 MHz
• Memory: 4 KB RAM
• Storage: ROM cartridges
• Graphics: 320×192 resolution, 256 colors
• Sound: TIA (2-channel), POKEY (4-channel, optional)

Timeline

Introduced: May 1986
Discontinued: January 1992

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