Atari Lynx

Atari Lynx

The Atari Lynx, usually just referred to as Lynx, is a fourth generation (1987-2004) handheld video game console developed in partnership with Epyx, Inc. and distributed by the Atari Corporation. It was released in September 1989 in North America at...

Name Atari Lynx
Release Date September 1, 1989
Developer Atari Corporation, Epyx, Inc.
Manufacturer Atari Corporation
Max Controllers 1
Cpu WDC 65SC02 (Mikey) @ 4 MHz
Memory 64 KB
Graphics 16-bit custom CMOS chip Atari Suzy @ 16 MHz
Sound 4-channels, 8-bit DAC per channel
Display 160 x 102
Media Cartridge
Notes The Atari Lynx, usually just referred to as Lynx, is a fourth generation (1987-2004) handheld video game console developed in partnership with Epyx, Inc. and distributed by the Atari Corporation. It was released in September 1989 in North America at a retail price of $149.95. The handheld was also released in Europe (1990) and Japan (1990). The Lynx was the world's first handheld electronic game with a color LCD screen. The console was discontinued in early 1996, possibly at the time of the company's sale on April 8, 1996.
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