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The Atari Jaguar is a home video game console released by Atari Corporation in November 1993 and marketed as the first 64-bit game system, a claim promoted with the slogan 'Do the Math.' Its complex multi-chip architecture made development difficult, and many games performed more like 32-bit titles in practice. The console sold poorly against both 16-bit competitors and the newer PlayStation and Sega Saturn, and it proved to be Atari's final home console before the company merged with JTS in 1996. Notable releases included Tempest 2000 and Alien vs. Predator.
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When was the Atari Jaguar released?
The Atari Jaguar was released in North America in November 1993. Atari Corporation marketed it as a 64-bit console with the slogan “Do the Math.”
Why did Atari call the Jaguar a 64-bit console?
Atari based the claim on the console's multi-chip architecture, including its 32-bit processors working together. The marketing label was controversial because the system did not behave like a simple single 64-bit processor machine.
What made Jaguar game development difficult?
The Jaguar used a complex collection of custom chips and processors, which made programming harder than on more conventional consoles. As a result, some games showed strong hardware effects while others had uneven performance.
What were notable games on the Atari Jaguar?
Notable Jaguar releases included Alien vs. Predator, Tempest 2000, and Doom. Tempest 2000 in particular became closely associated with the system because of Jeff Minter's fast, colorful redesign.
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