The Power of Vintage
GameBoy
Game Boy (GB) and Game Boy Color (GBA)
Released in April 1989, the Game Boy is an 8-bit handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Its immense success kept it in production until 2003.
- Launch Price (US): $89.99 (approx. $212 in 2023 money)
- Total Sales: Approximately 118.5 million units sold worldwide (Game Boy and Game Boy Color combined)
Greek Joysticks
The 9-Pin Greek Joysticks That Refuse to Die
In the 1980s, several Greek manufacturers produced remarkably durable and high-performance joysticks for 8-bit and 16-bit home computers. Built with hard plastic shells, microswitches, and arcade-style sticks, these joysticks rivaled the quality of those found in professional arcade machines.
Atari Jaguar
Atari Jaguar Games Console
Released in November 1993 and discontinued in 1996, the Atari Jaguar was a 32-bit video game console notable for its advanced hardware and unique architecture. Despite being marketed as "the only 64-bit system," it was, in fact, a 32-bit system with 64-bit elements in its memory architecture. The Jaguar featured four specialized processors capable of delivering high-quality graphics and sound but proved challenging for developers due to its complex design.
- At launch, the Jaguar was priced at $249.99 in the U.S. (equivalent to around $530 in 2023 money)
- It is estimated that 150,000-250,000 units were ever sold
Atari PC
Atari's Line of Personal Computers
Released in January 1987 and discontinued in 1990, the Atari PC series marked Atari’s entry into the IBM PC-compatible market. The first model, later renamed the Atari PC1, was followed by the PC2, which featured a larger case and five expansion slots. Atari ultimately released five desktop PC models: the PC1, PC2, PC3, PC4, and PC5.
- The Atari PC1 originally retailed for $699 (about $1,900 adjusted for inflation)
Sega Saturn
Sega Saturn: A 32-Bit Powerhouse from the '90s
Launched in November 1994 and discontinued by 1998, the Sega Saturn was a technologically advanced 32-bit console and the successor to the iconic Sega Mega Drive (Genesis). Featuring a dual-CPU architecture with eight processors and a CD-ROM drive, the Saturn aimed to compete with Sony’s PlayStation in the early 3D gaming era.
- Launch Price (US, 1995): $399
- Worldwide Units Sold: Approx. 9.26 million
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