Atari ST
Generation: 4
Processors: Motorola MC 68000 7.14MHz
RAM: 128k expandable to 4mb
Graphics Resolution: 320 x 200, 640 x 200, 640 x 400
Colours: 16 on screen, 512 in total
Sound: 3 voice 8 bit PCM with legendary midi ports
Media Format: Floppy and hard disks
Control and Input Methods: Keyboard, mouse and joystick
Darling of the synth-music movement the Atari ST is a true legend. Yes so the Amiga out-sold it and out-performed it games-wise but did the Amiga ever produce a UK number 1 hit single? I don't think so. The Atari was the underdog of the 16-bit era, it was a lot cheaper than the Amiga and many of the key games of the day didn't look nearly as good on it but it wasn't really the ST's fault. Lazy developers could churn out a game on the ST that looked worse than the aging C64's port of the same title but a patient developer could coax graphical wonders out of the ST that easily matched the Amiga. It's just a shame so few took the time.
Emulator
STeem - You wont find a better Atari ST emulator, in fact this is one of the best emulators of any computer.
Links
The Little Green Desktop - Fantastic Atari ST lovers site.
Atari Age - A great general Atari site.
