Atari was founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. ¹⁾

The company's first product was the Atari Pong arcade game, which became a popular success in the 1970s. ²⁾

Atari released its first home console, the Atari 2600, in 1977. ³⁾

The Atari 2600 was one of the first home consoles to use interchangeable cartridges, allowing players to switch between games. ⁴⁾

Some of the most popular games for the Atari 2600 include Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and Asteroids. ⁵⁾

In addition to gaming consoles, Atari also produced a line of home computers, including the Atari 800 and the Atari ST. ⁶⁾

The Atari 800 was released in 1979 and was one of the first home computers to include a built-in keyboard and support for high-resolution graphics. ⁷⁾

Atari's home computers were popular among hobbyists and were used for programming and game development. ⁸⁾

In the early 1980s, Atari was the leading company in the home video game market, with a market share of over 60%. ⁹⁾

Atari faced intense competition from other companies, such as Coleco and Mattel, and struggled to adapt to the changing market. ¹⁰⁾

In 1984, Atari released the Atari 7800, a new console that was intended to compete with the Nintendo Entertainment System. ¹¹⁾

Despite the 7800's improved technology, it was not as successful as the NES, and Atari's market share continued to decline. ¹²⁾

In 1996, Atari was acquired by JTS Corporation and the company's focus shifted away from gaming and toward other areas. ¹³⁾

Atari brand continued to be used for various products, including a line of retro-style consoles and a range of mobile games. ¹⁴⁾

Today, Atari is still an active brand and continues to release new games and consoles, including the Atari VCS in 2020. ¹⁵⁾