
AtariTopicMay 22, 2026
Atari 800XL Trademark Points To A Possible Hardware Return
Atari has filed a new 800XL trademark tied to home video game machines, bringing one of its best-known 8-bit computer names back into view.
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Atari consoles, arcade heritage, and early home gaming history.
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