1984 in video games

Events

Business

Notable releases

Games

Arcade
Computer
Console

Hardware

  • January 24 – Apple Inc. announces the original, 128K, floppy disc-only, Macintosh.
  • March – IBM releases the IBM PCjr in an attempt to enter the home computer market. It has improved sound and graphics over the original, business-oriented IBM PC, but is commercial failure.
  • Atari, Inc. announces the Atari 7800, a next-gen console that's compatible with Atari 2600 cartridges, but capable of greatly improved visuals. It is shelved until 1986 due to the sale of the company and legal issues.
  • Discontinued systems: Atari 5200, Magnavox Odyssey², Vectrex

References

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