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Atari XE User Manual

Atari XE
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Using Game Controllers
The joystick, light gun , mouse, and Trak-Ball controllers offer
different ways to control game acti
on
or
operate applications
programs. All controllers plug into the controller ports
on
the
right side of the
XE
console.
To
connect a controller, plug it into
controller port 1. For games with two players you can plug
an
additional controller into controller port 2.
Controller Port 1
Joystick
After plugging
in
the joystick supplied with your
XE
game sys-
tem, operate it by holding it with the fire button
on
the upper
left.
Pushing the handle left, right, forward ,
or
back generally
moves the on-screen cursor
in
the same direction, and press-
ing the fire button usually shoots at a game target.
(See the
manual supplied with your particular game for specific instruc-
tions
on
joystick operation.)
Light Gun
In
some games, the
XG-1™
light gun
is
used to start the game
as
well
as
play it.
Plug
in
the gun, then aim it at
an
on-screen
target. When you pull the trigger,
an
invisible beam strikes the
target. Aim accurately
by
lining up the gun 's front sight between
the two arms of the rear sight.
Front Sight
12

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Atari XE Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerAtari Corporation
Memory64 KB RAM
Sound Channels4
CPUMOS Technology 6502C
CPU Clock Speed1.79 MHz
GraphicsANTIC and GTIA
Colors256
Display Resolution320x192, 160x192, 80x192
SoundPOKEY
MediaCartridge, Cassette, Floppy Disk
PortsCartridge, SIO, Monitor, Power, Joystick
Operating SystemAtari OS

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