Editing Atari 800 (section)

== Display and Graphics ==
Graphics capabilities were a major strength of the Atari 800, driven by the ANTIC and CTIA/GTIA chips:
* '''Text modes:''' up to 40 columns × 24 rows.
* '''Graphics modes:''' resolutions from 40×24 up to 320×192 pixels.
* '''Colour:''' up to 128 colours (NTSC: 16 hues × 8 luminance levels).
* '''Sprites:''' 4 "player" and 4 "missile" hardware sprites (player/missile graphics) with collision detection.
* Smooth scrolling, programmable display lists, and fine control over video memory.

These features allowed for arcade-quality visuals and animation, setting the Atari 800 apart from most contemporaries.