Private company

Atari

Video gaming brand

Atari is a brand name that has been owned by several entities since its inception in 1972. It is currently owned by French holding company Atari SA (formerly Infogrames) and its focus is on "video games, consumer hardware, and licensing".2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Overview

Jun 27, 1972Founded1
  • Industryvideo game industry1
  • HeadquartersCalifornia1
  • Founded inNew York City1
  • Websitewww.atari.com
  • Legal formS.A.1
  • Slogan“Revolution, Entertainment and Technology”1

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The story

Founded by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney on Jun 27, 1972, in New York City.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • video game

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Owners

  • Atari Interactive since 2001

Subsidiaries

  • Atari Program Exchange

Former owners and parents

From Wikidata.1

Employees over time

  • 20062321

Timeline

  1. 2001Acquired Acquired by Atari Interactive1
  2. Jul 1996Acquired Acquired by JT Storage1
  3. Jul 1, 1984Acquired Acquired by Atari Corporation1
  4. Jun 27, 1972Founded Founded in New York City1

Sources

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