Think the N64 and Playstation are overpriced? Think inflation is out of control? Take a look at the prices from the Silver Age of home video game systems in this ad from 1983.
For the best article I've read on the collapse of the Atari giant, read former Atari employee Donald Thomas' article, entitled "Did you hear anyone say, 'Goodbye'?".
Here's an interesting article which appeared in a computer magazine in 1984, entitled The 30 Secrets of Atari . I don't know what is rumor and what is truth, but read and decide for yourself.
If you just can't seem yo clear those boards like you wish you could and are in need of some help or inspiration, go here.
Here's the Next Generation Jaguar Article . Historical perspective and the introduction of the Jaguar. Sort of sad. So much potential which went so wrong. But we still love our Jag, don't we?