The first hit console, it was released in 1977 at $200 a pop but initially it sold slow. It would have completely destroyed the company but the new owner, Warner Communications, helped out the system after Nolan Bushnell left. Atari scooped up licenses like you would dog shit: Space Invaders from Taito, Pac Man, E.T, etc. By 1979, it was the best selling christmas present (and console) mainly becuase of its exclusive content.
Specs:
Video Processor: None
Audio Processor: None
RAM: 128 bytes
Storage: Cartridges: 4K Max
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