Telling Atari's story with every Atari console ranked from worst to best will show you just how much the company achieved — and ultimately failed at.
They suggested a potentially different path to Sony, and poorer game preservation as a result.
Honestly, I don't mind a digital-only device - I do play mostly on PC after all. I just think that one paired with Microsoft's way of handling expandable storage is a bad idea.
Like, just imagine how expensive that would get with 1TB costing around 150 USD and the current sizes for AAA titles.
I honestly don't understand when ppl buy digitally over physical on launch when the game is the same price.
With physical, you actually own the game, its not a prolonged rent. Plus with single player games costing over £60, its nice to know you can recuperate costs after completion.
Ppl that buy all digital are either lazy or not very savvy when it comes to expenses.
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Still have my Atari Lynx, Chips Challenge, Xenophobe, Rampage and Paper Boy still get regular playtime on it.
Worst (for me) is the 5200. That controller alone just kills any positive the system had. I grew up with the 2600 so it is very near and dear to me but I would say my favorite is the 7800 due to it also supporting 2600 carts.
The jag was very under utilized. Their decision to mix and match components made it even more troublesome to develop for than the saturn. In the right hands... it could do some impressive stuff. Sadly it didn't last long enough (commercially) to see the fruits of that labor. And Atari didnt exactly provide the best support for programming.
Maybe the handheld. Everything else made by Atari was outclassed by the competition.
Loved the 2600 and the memories it brings back. The hours playing Asteroids and missle command on rainy days.