Atari Connection was a magazine for owners of Atari 8-bit computers published by Atari, Inc.'s Computer Division.[1] Editions were quarterly from the spring of 1981 to the summer of 1984 when the company was sold to Jack Tramiel. There was also a one-off "Welcome Edition" a few pages long prior to the spring 1981 edition. Including the Welcome, a total of 15 editions were produced.

Atari Connection
Volume 3, No. 2 cover
CategoriesComputer magazine
FrequencyQuarterly
PublisherAtari, Inc.
First issueSpring 1981
Final issue
Number
Summer 1984
Volume 4, No. 2
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The magazine contained a mixture of news, generally fawning software and book reviews, and technical articles at a mixture of skill levels. One recurring feature was "Find the Bug" contest, which generally resulted in a winner receiving a game cartridge.

Over its history, a number of well-known authors submitted articles to the magazine, including Tom Hudson.

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  1. ^ Greer, Jonathan (July 7, 1984). "Atari Corp s owner initiates the layoff of 900 employees". The Bradenton Herald. p. 23. Archived from the original on January 21, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

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