Atari Lynx
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Handheld game console, 1989, Atari. The Lynx was designed by Epyx and finished by Atari; it was the first handheld with a colour backlit LCD, several years ahead of its rivals, and could be turned upside down for left-handed players. Its 16-bit custom blitter "Suzy" scales and rotates sprites in hardware. The original model is a large unit with a 3.5" screen powered by six AA batteries, which limited its success against the Game Boy.
| Years | 1989 to 1991 (original model) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 65C02 at 4 MHz inside the "Mikey" chip |
| RAM | 64 KB |
| Graphics | Suzy blitter, 160 x 102, 16 colours from 4096 |
| Sound | 4 channels |
| Media | ROM cards |
| Power | 6 AA batteries or adapter |
| Price (1989) | US$179 |
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