Tag: Atari 800

Dust off the cartridge dust: beneath the blocky graphics and bleeps of the Atari 800 lie radical ideas that modern indies could revive. This deep dive picks seven underrated Atari 8‑bit titles, why they mattered then, and how smart remakes could make them sing for a new generation.

Step-by-step, practical guide to finding, restoring, and preserving an Atari 800. Covers safety, diagnosis, cleaning, electronics repair, sourcing parts, and preserving historical value.

How a modest 1980s home computer - the Atari 800 - seeded ideas, tools, and habits that still shape game design today. From custom chips to multiplayer economics, the 8‑bit ethos echoes in modern indie hits.