Ep. 30: 8-bit vs 5200 Part 1: 1982
Comparing the 8-bit computers to the 5200
An episode of the Player/Missile - An Atari 8-bit Retrospective podcast, hosted by Player/Missile, titled "Ep. 30: 8-bit vs 5200 Part 1: 1982" was published on October 20, 2021 and runs 110 minutes.
October 20, 2021 ·110m · Player/Missile - An Atari 8-bit Retrospective
Episode Description
In a special multi-part series comparing the 8-bit computers to the 5200 console, this first episode focuses on 1982. Scanning the regular magazines for mentions of the 5200, I also scour other magazines for both 8-bit and 5200 coverage. Only in this special series will you hear article summaries from these periodicals: Electronic Games, JoyStik, Video Games, Video Games Player and Atari Age Magazine.
Introduction
Technical References
Magazine Chronology
- Jan 8, 1982: Atari Press Release Announcing the 5200
- Winter 1981/1982 Electronic Games
- Mar 1982 Electronic Games
- May 1982 Electronic Games
- May/Jun 1982: Atari Age Magazine Vol 1, #1
- Jun 1982 Electronic Games
- Jul/Aug 1982: Atari Age Magazine Vol 1, #2
- Aug 1982 Video Games Vol 1, #1
- Sep 1982: Video Games Player
- Sept 1982: Joystik Magazine
- Sep/Oct 1982: Atari Age Magazine Vol 1, #3
- Nov 1982 The Video Game Update Vol 1, #8
- Nov 1982 Joystik Magazine
- Nov 1982 Electronic Games
- Nov/Dec 1982: Atari Age Magazine Vol 1, #4
- Creative Computing Vol 8, #12
- Dec 1982 Joystik Magazine
- Dec 1982 Video Games Vol 1, #3
- Dec 1982 Electronic Games
- Late 1982 Atari P.O.P. (Point Of Purchase) and Advertising Support
Production Notes
- Music: Stef Animal's Bandcamp page
- Episode page: Episode 30
- Twitter: @atari8bitgames
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