Atari Lynx: the first color handheld game console

· Adafruit Industries Blog · Sept. 2, 2026, 3:51 p.m.
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Summary
This blog post discusses the history of the Atari Lynx, the first handheld game console with a color screen, and its significance in gaming history, particularly as it contrasts with the Nintendo Game Boy, which was released shortly afterward.
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