Atari 65XE User Manual

G.ATARI 65XE Specifications
Processor: 6502C Microprocessor, clock speed 1.79 MHz
Custom Chips: GTIA chip—graphics display
POKEY chip—sound generator and control
ANTIC chip—screen and input/output ports
FREDDY chip—memory system control
Memory: 64K RAM
24K ROM (operating system plus ATARI
BASIC programming language)
Display: 11graphicsmodes
256 colors (128 displayable at one time)
320 x 192, highest graphics resolution
40 columns x 24 lines text display
5 text modes
Sound: 4 independent sound voices
3 1/2 octave range
Keyboard: Full-stroke design
62 keys, including Help key and 4 special
function keys
International character set
29 graphics keys
Programming Built-in ATARI BASIC programming language
Features: Software compatibility with ATARI 800XL
Computers
Input/Output: Software cartridge slot
TV output
Monitor output
2 controller ports
Serial I/O connector port
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Atari 65XE Specifications

General

CPU	MOS Technology 6502C
CPU Speed	1.79 MHz (NTSC) / 1.77 MHz (PAL)
RAM	64 KB
ROM	16 KB
Release Year	1985
Graphics	ANTIC and GTIA
Display Resolution	320x192
Sound	POKEY sound chip, 4 channels
Operating System	Atari BASIC
Ports	Joystick, Cartridge
Storage	External 5.25" floppy disk drive