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Atari revives 800XL 8-bit home computer with Retro Games Ltd

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Atari is relaunching its 800XL personal computer, first released 43 years ago. This faithful recreation is being produced in partnership with Retro Games Ltd, which has previously worked on other classic Atari consoles. The 800XL was Atari's best-selling 8-bit home computer. AI

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Atari revives 800XL 8-bit home computer with Retro Games Ltd

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