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In June 1992, Atari announced the development of the **Jaguar**, aiming to leapfrog the 16-bit competition with a 64-bit architecture.

The Complete Story of ATARI

From Pong to the Falcon 030 – exploring the consoles, computers, games, people, and culture that shaped a generation.

Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, Lynx, Jaguar and more.

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TIMELINE

A visual journey through decades of Atari history.

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ATARI TIMELINE

Explore Atari’s decades of products in the Timeline. Staring with Pong! and evolving all the way to the 32-Bit FALCON 030 powerhouse.

PONG!

  • Released in 1972, Pong was originally created as a simple training exercise for a new Atari engineer.
  • Inspired by Table Tennis
  • The First Pong Machine Broke from Success

FALCON 030

  • Release in 1992, the Atari Falcon 030 included a powerful digital signal processor (DSP) that allowed it to handle real-time audio processing years before many mainstream PCs could do the same.
  • Powered by a Motorola 68030 Processor
  • Popular with Musicians and Demo Creators

“Atari wasn’t just a company. It was a spark that ignited imagination in millions or people.”

Ron Leblanc

Atari Collector & Enthusiast

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