Atari · 1983
Atari 800XL
Hugely popular in Poland, where it stayed in homes well into the 1990s.
Then vs now
| Maker | Atari |
|---|---|
| Released | 1983 |
| Processor | MOS 6502C, 1.79 MHz |
| Memory | 64 KB |
| Storage | Cassette, 5.25" floppy |
| Launch price | $299 (about $940 in 2024 dollars) |
| Big in | USA, Europe (Poland, Germany) |
Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).
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When did the Atari 800XL come out?
The Atari 800XL was released in 1983 by Atari.
How much did the Atari 800XL cost when it was new?
About $299 for the base model at launch, roughly $940 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the Atari 800XL have?
64 KB of memory and a MOS 6502C processor at 1.79 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 131,072 times more memory.
How many people had the Atari 800XL as their first computer?
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Where was the Atari 800XL popular?
It was especially popular in USA, Europe (Poland, Germany).
Can you still buy the Atari 800XL?
Only second-hand. Working units turn up on eBay and at retro computing fairs; boxed, tested machines cost the most. Check sold listings rather than asking prices to judge what one is worth.