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Jay Miner, Atari and Amiga computer designer
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David Farquhar
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June 19, 2026, 11:41 a.m.
retro computing
Jay Miner
atari
amiga
game-design
Summary
This post discusses the contributions of Jay Miner, a key designer behind the Atari 2600 and Amiga computers, and how he is viewed as a hero by the author for his innovations in technology and contributions beyond gaming.
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