Racing the Beam: The Atari Video Computer System (Platform Studies)
Acclaimed academic study detailing the ingenious technical tricks 1970s programmers used to render graphics on the Atari 2600 with only 128 bytes of RAM.
Brand / Manufacturer: MIT Press
Platform / Systems: Atari 2600 / VCS
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Technical Specifications
- Format
- Hardcover, 192 pages
- Series
- MIT Press Platform Studies
- Case Studies
- Combat, Adventure, Pac-Man, Yars’ Revenge, Pitfall!
System Compatibility
- Book.
What's Included
- Hardcover Academic Book
Retro Gameforce Verdict
Explains exactly how David Crane and Warren Robinett wrestled with the Television Interface Adaptor (TIA) chip. Essential reading for retro coders.