Paul Lefebvre, author of the Goto 10 newsletter, chanced across a copy of the 1981 Atari VCS Catalog and shared his thoughts on the publication, which exemplifies the golden age of game consoles.
Each game had its own fun slogan and artwork depicted for it in the same style as the cover, but there would also be a small screenshot of the game itself. The artwork never really resembled the game much, it just attempted to evoke feelings you might get while playing it.
The whole thing is at the Internet Archive. The catalog for 1982 is rather more reserved, and by 1984 everything looks positively professional, what with all the suits. The 1989 Corporation Annual Report has fantastic shots of the Portfolio.
Update: previously.
Previously:
• Enjoying the Atari 2600+ experience
• This tiny Atari is the best gift I got this year
• A cheap and easy retrogaming console
• Atari watches offer the time (and timeless classics)
• The Atari 7800+ is a trip down the retro rabbit hole
