Jagua

Atari Jaguar

The Atari Jaguar was the first 64-bit video game system, despite claims from Nintendo that the N64 is. While the N64 has faster processing power than the Jaguar, the Jaguar still has many features the N64 doesn't. The Jaguar has both CD and cartridge media. The CD player has a virtual light machine for audio CD's. This is basically what it sounds like it is, a light machine.     It has 81 different effects, and the light patterns correpond directly to the type of music being played. It also has an 18 button control pad, no other system can come close to that. It is capable of displaying 1300+ pixels per line compared to N64's 640 pixels per line.   It can be hooked up via modem to play specially designed games over the phone lines.   A virtual reality head set with head tracking was being designed, but when Atari merged with JTS all plans for it fell through. Multiple Jaguars can be networked together to play games like Doom, Air Cars, and the upcoming Battle Sphere against others.

If you're looking for a very cheap, but excellent video game system, the Jaguar is for you. Most games run from $7 to $25.      The Jaguar, 1 controller, and 1 game costs around $35. Plus we're still getting new games for it. Help keep a part of Atari alive, buy the Jaguar. Also, if you want to help keep Atari alive, follow the link below to the Atari Preservation Society. Then fill out the form for membership to APS. For information on how to buy the Jaguar or if you have any questions, E-mail me at 74366.2014@Compuserve.com.

Jaguar Game Ratings                   Jaguar Survey

                      Screen shot from World Tour Racing,
                                                   published by Telegames.

                                          Screen shot from Iron Soldier 2,
                                                published by Telegames
Links:
Telegames -releasing 6 new games for Jaguar, 4 have already been released
Jagu-Dome-great place for Jaguar info/news
Jaguar Interactive-main bulletin board for Jaguar
Electric Escape-home of the Jaguar FAQ
Atari Preservation Society-help keep Atari alive, join APS!
Atari Internet Resource Guide-a guide to many different Atari websites
Video Game Liquidators -excellent prices on Jaguar and Jag games
News:alt.atari-jaguar.discussion -Atari Jaguar newsgroup
News:rec.games.video.atari -Atari newsgroup

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