Atari turns 40 years old today!
And though they clearly aren’t the same company that started producing Pong (while virtually single-handedly inventing the video game) in the 1970s, they remain a fantastic example of innovation.
Check out the infographic below to see how Atari became a household name in the 1980s, got killed when Nintendo came on the scene and ultimately reinvented themselves after several changes in ownership. You may not be aware, but a lot of the great Atari titles are alive and well today!
Is it sad that I still have my 2600 system? (2, in fact). I never did get a Nintendo or Sega or XBox. There’s nothing quite like the original.
Not at all, Paul! I’d still have one if it hadn’t died a very slow & painful death. I never did go Nintendo, Sega, XBox, Playstation either. A few months ago, one of our former officemates brought in a 2600 and we had a blast playing Combat. It’s amazing how quickly it all comes back!
That said… I am considering a Wii… it’s for my daughter! (Wink, wink)