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XEGS

In 1987, a console was born, The Atari XEGS, it was known. An industrial redesign, oh what a sight, Based on the Atari 65XE, shining bright. A video game system, it became, Alongside Nintendo and Sega, it gained fame. Compatible with Atari's 8-bit kin, With hardware and software, it fit right in. As a stand-alone console, it could play, Without a keyboard, it had its own way. But with a keyboard, it booted the same, As the Atari XE computers, what a game! The basic set had a console and joystick, While the deluxe set had more to pick. With a keyboard, CX40 joystick, and light gun, The XEGS package was full of fun. New games were released, a whole new breed, Barnyard Blaster and Bug Hunt, indeed. Older games got a cartridge port, Like Lode Runner and Fight Night, a great sport. So let's remember the Atari XEGS, A console that brought joy and success. Though support was dropped in '92, it's true, Its legacy lives on, thanks to you! Random page: Uganda Joint Christian Council