Atari Jaguar

The Atari Jaguar, released in 1993, was marketed as the first 64-bit home console, representing Atari's final attempt to reclaim its position in the console market. The Jaguar's complex multi-processor architecture included two custom chips (Tom and Jerry) alongside a Motorola 68000, theoretically capable of impressive 3D graphics. However, this complexity made game development challenging, resulting in a limited library. Notable titles include Tempest 2000 (a critically acclaimed update of the arcade classic), Alien vs. Predator (one of the best games in that franchise), and Doom (an impressive port for its time). The Jaguar CD add-on expanded capabilities but arrived too late. Despite innovative features like its numeric keypad controller and promised VR headset, the Jaguar sold only around 250,000 units before being discontinued in 1996. The console has gained cult status among collectors and homebrew developers who continue to create new games.