Breakout

<p>Atari 8-bit computers are the first machines that truly bridged the divide between video game players and home computer enthusiasts. The Atari 400 and 800 signaled the start of a new era in computing. Breakout: How Atari 8-Bit Computers Defined a Generation is the first book to cover what made Atari's groundbreaking computer line great: its excellent graphics and sound flexible programming environment and wide support from the burgeoning home computer community.</p><p><br></p><p>For those of us coming of gaming age in the 80s Atari games were simply amazing-and you'll find out what made over 100 titles so much fun to play. Breakout also explores the Atari 8-bit platform as it stands today with a robust enthusiast and modding community the increasing value of Atari computers and peripherals and how to get started with one now or get your old one running again.</p><p><br></p><p>This second edition is now in full color and includes thoroughly revised sections on emulation mods and add-ons plus new community sites podcasts and more. It also includes detailed write-ups of more than 60 additional games.</p>