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{{Emulation|[[emulation:Atari 7800 emulators|Atari 7800 emulators]]}} | {{Emulation|[[emulation:Atari 7800 emulators|Atari 7800 emulators]]}} | ||
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|name = Atari 7800 | |name = Atari 7800 | ||
| − | |image = | + | |image = Atari-7800-Console-Set.png |
| − | | | + | |imagecaption = Atari 7800 console and controller |
|Manufacturer = [[Atari]] | |Manufacturer = [[Atari]] | ||
|Generation = [[:Category:Third_generation|Third generation]] | |Generation = [[:Category:Third_generation|Third generation]] | ||
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1987 (PAL) | 1987 (PAL) | ||
|Media type = ROM cartridge | |Media type = ROM cartridge | ||
| − | |Input | + | |Input controller = 2 controller ports |
|Predecessor = [[Atari 5200]] | |Predecessor = [[Atari 5200]] | ||
| − | |Successor = [[Atari Jaguar]]}} | + | |Successor = [[Atari Jaguar]] |
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| − | The Atari 7800 was a third-generation video game console released in June 1984 and then re-released in January 1986. Atari designed the 7800 to be backward compatible with all Atari 2600 games and controllers, partly due to the commercial | + | The '''Atari 7800''' was a third-generation video game console released in June 1984 and then re-released in January 1986. Atari designed the 7800 to be backward compatible with all Atari 2600 games and controllers, partly due to the commercial failure of the Atari 5200 which lacked these features. |
==Technical specifications== | ==Technical specifications== | ||
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| − | | scope="col"|Processor: | + | | scope="col"|'''Processor''': |
| scope="col"|Atari SALLY 6502 ("6502C") @ 1.79 MHz | | scope="col"|Atari SALLY 6502 ("6502C") @ 1.79 MHz | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Memory: | + | |'''Memory''': |
|4KB (2 6116 2Kx8 RAM ICs) | |4KB (2 6116 2Kx8 RAM ICs) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Video display processor: | + | |'''Video display processor''': |
|MARIA custom graphics controller @ 7.16MHz | |MARIA custom graphics controller @ 7.16MHz | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Display palette: | + | |'''Display palette''': |
|256 color palette out of 256 colors (16 hues * 16 luma) | |256 color palette out of 256 colors (16 hues * 16 luma) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Resolution: | + | |'''Resolution''': |
|160x240 or 320x240 (NTSC) | |160x240 or 320x240 (NTSC) | ||
160x288 or 320x288 (PAL) | 160x288 or 320x288 (PAL) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | |Sound: | + | |'''Sound''': |
|The 2600's TIA chip (7800 games only use the sound, 2600 games use sound and video) | |The 2600's TIA chip (7800 games only use the sound, 2600 games use sound and video) | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Hardware== | ==Hardware== | ||
| − | + | :''Main article: [[Atari 7800 Hardware]].'' | |
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| − | <gallery | + | == Gallery == |
| + | === Power supply === | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
Atari 7800 power supply 01.jpg | Atari 7800 power supply 01.jpg | ||
Atari 7800 power supply 02.jpg | Atari 7800 power supply 02.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Helpful links== | ||
| + | *[http://atarihq.com/danb/7800cart/a7800cart.shtml http://atarihq.com/danb/7800cart/a7800cart.shtml] | ||
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[[Category:Console]] | [[Category:Console]] | ||
[[Category:Third generation]] | [[Category:Third generation]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 30 December 2020
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| Atari 7800 console and controller | |
| Manufacturer | Atari |
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| Generation | Third generation |
| Release date | June 1984 (NA original release) January 1986 (NA re-release) |
| Media type | ROM cartridge |
| Input controller | 2 controller ports |
| Predecessor | Atari 5200 |
| Successor | Atari Jaguar |
The Atari 7800 was a third-generation video game console released in June 1984 and then re-released in January 1986. Atari designed the 7800 to be backward compatible with all Atari 2600 games and controllers, partly due to the commercial failure of the Atari 5200 which lacked these features.
Technical specifications[edit]
| Processor: | Atari SALLY 6502 ("6502C") @ 1.79 MHz |
| Memory: | 4KB (2 6116 2Kx8 RAM ICs) |
| Video display processor: | MARIA custom graphics controller @ 7.16MHz |
| Display palette: | 256 color palette out of 256 colors (16 hues * 16 luma) |
| Resolution: | 160x240 or 320x240 (NTSC)
160x288 or 320x288 (PAL) |
| Sound: | The 2600's TIA chip (7800 games only use the sound, 2600 games use sound and video) |
Hardware[edit]
- Main article: Atari 7800 Hardware.
