21-ого мая 1984 года в мире появилась консоль ATARI 7800 обладающая великолепной графикой, но про которую сегодня мало кто из любителей игр помнит, пропуская множество отличных и (что немаловажно) красивых игр! Напоминала консоль плоскую коробку с прорезью по середине. Джойстик в чем-то походил на Famicom-овский (от Денди - по русски), но был не слишком удобен.

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The war is about to begin!
After successfully invading Japan, we are about to witness the first wave of next generation gaming on these shores. Manufacturers are promising enhancements over the current field of systems (NES, SMS, 7800), with graphics, sounds, and play that is nothing less than incredible. But even before the American game playing public has had a chance to examine the potential of a new machine, there is already a flood of 16-Bit and portable units on the way and headed for store shelves this September!
The lines have been drawn and the heavy artillery is about to be revealed to the game playing public. Three gaming superpowers-NEC, Sega, and Nintendo - are flexing their muscles with a variety of products that have to be seen to be believed!
Both NEC and Sega are poised to enter a heated battle for control of the 16-Bit system sweepstakes! Both companies are well-equipped with machines that have plenty of firepower and great games to match...