Why the Atari 5200 Failed

In 1982, Atari was the biggest name in gaming. The Atari 2600 had revolutionized home entertainment and made video games mainstream. Riding high on its success, Atari released the Atari 5200, a “next-generation” console designed to dominate the growing market. But instead of triumph, it became one of gaming’s most infamous failures. The 5200’s story … Read more