| The Atari Jaguar was released in North America in November 1993 and was marketed as the world’s first 64-bit home video game console. Developed by Flare Technology and manufactured by IBM for Atari Corporation, the system featured a custom multi-chip architecture, including two 32-bit RISC processors named “Tom” and “Jerry”, which collectively aimed to deliver 64-bit performance. It had a cartridge-based format, supported resolutions up to 720×576, and offered five-channel stereo audio. Despite its advanced hardware, the Jaguar struggled with limited third-party support, a complex development environment, and a small game library. High-profile titles included Tempest 2000, Alien vs Predator, and Doom. An add-on CD unit, the Jaguar CD, was launched in 1995 but saw minimal success. Total sales of the Jaguar are estimated at around 250,000 units before it was discontinued in 1996, marking Atari’s final entry into the console market. |
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