The Power of Vintage
Atari Mega STE
"A Faster and Professional-Looking Atari STE"
Released in late 1991, the Atari MEGA STE is a multimedia-enhanced ST offering a 4,096-color palette, a Blitter, a faster CPU, PCM stereo sound, and a new TOS operating system. MEGA STE features speed-switching (8/16 MHZ) and VMEbus flexibility and acted as a link between the earlier STE models and the high-end TT and Falcon series.
- Priced at $1,799 at launch (around $4,245 in 2025 money)
- It’s estimated that 120,000 MEGA STE units were sold worldwide
- Used the same case as the Atari TT and a compatible keyboard with the Mega ST and TT
Sierra On-Line Big Boxes
Collection of Sierra Graphic Adventures
Sierra Entertainment, Inc.—originally known as On-Line Systems and later Sierra On-Line, Inc.—was an American video game developer and publisher established in 1979 by Ken and Roberta Williams. They played a groundbreaking role in the development of graphic adventure games, notably creating the genre's first title, Mystery House (1980).
Sega Mega Drive
Released in Japan in 1988 and in North America in 1989, the Sega Mega Drive is the successor of the 8-bit Sega Master System. Originally designed to compete with Nintendo’s NES and NEC’s PC Engine, it ultimately became the primary rival to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
- Released in Japan as the Mega Drive and in North America as the Genesis
- Launch Price (US, 1989): $189 – about $470 in 2025
- Units Sold Worldwide: Over 30.5 million units
- Successor: Mega Drive 2 (released in 1993), though many fans still consider the original Mega Drive the best version.
Commodore 128
"Equipped with Dual CPUs and Capable of Running Multiple Operating Systems" 
Produced between 1985 and 1989, the Commodore 128 was Commodore’s final 8-bit home computer. Featuring two processors—the MOS 8502 and the Zilog Z80—the C128 could run Commodore BASIC and GEOS using the 8502, and CP/M via the Z80. In addition to the standard model, two desktop variants (C128D and C128DCR) were released, featuring a built-in 5.25” 1571 floppy disk drive and a 93-key detachable QWERTY keyboard.
IBM AT 5170
"IBM 5170 -The Birth of the AT Standard"
Introduced in August 1984 and discontinued in 1987, the IBM Personal Computer AT (Model 5170) established a new benchmark in the 1980s computing market. Shortly after its release, it became widely imitated by other PC manufacturers. Powered by the 16-bit Intel 80286 processor, the IBM AT introduced significant innovations, including EGA graphics, 16-bit expansion slots, and a 1.2MB 5.25" floppy disk drive. In April 1986, IBM refreshed the AT by upgrading the CPU from 6 to 8 MHz.
- Total Units Sold: Over 100,000
- Initial Price: $6,000 (approx. $16,700 in 2024 money)
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