Atari Announces Affordable CD Multimedia Peripheral for Jaguar System

Strategic Insights -

The Atari Corporation has unveiled its new CD multimedia peripheral for the Jaguar Interactive Multimedia System, a 64-bit game system. The CD player, which plugs into the Jaguar, plays CD-based video games and standard audio compact discs, offering increased storage capacity and smoother gameplay. With a price tag of $149.99, including a CD game, the CD player provides a powerful double-speed access speed and 790 megabytes of raw data storage, allowing for complex digitized images, full-motion video sequences, and CD-quality audio soundtracks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Atari Jaguar CD Multimedia player is priced at $149.99, including a CD game, and is expected to be available in the first quarter of 1995.
  • The CD player offers 790 megabytes of raw data storage, enabling the incorporation of complex digitized images, full-motion video sequences, and CD-quality audio soundtracks into games.
  • The first titles available for the Jaguar CD player include Battlemorph, Blue Lightning, Highlander, Demolition Man, and Creature Shock.
  • The Virtual Light Machine (VLM) is built into the Jaguar CD Multimedia player and offers 81 different pattern settings, creating a stunning light show in response to music.
  • Atari's CEO, Sam Tramiel, aims to position the Atari Jaguar as the best value in the gaming market, combining advanced technology, great software, and affordable pricing.

Statistics:

  • The Atari Jaguar CD Multimedia player is priced at $149.99.
  • The CD player offers 790 megabytes of raw data storage.
  • The first titles available for the Jaguar CD player include five distinct games.
  • The Virtual Light Machine (VLM) offers 81 different pattern settings.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, "Prepare to Shift Your Jaguar into Overdrive" (January 6, 1995)