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What is the Atari 130XE?

April 26, 2017Atari

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What is the Atari 130XE?

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Released in 1985 as a replacement for the 800XL, the 130XE is the high-end version of the 65XE. The 130XE offers 128K RAM, plus the FREDDIE memory management chip, supporting the unique (but rarely used) ability for the 6502 and the ANTIC to independently access RAM banks. In addition, the 130XE replaces the PBI port with the Enhanced Cartridge Interface (ECI), continuing the powerful feature of a fast parallel port. Normally boots with Atari BASIC (Revision C) enabled; Hold down [Option] on startup to boot without BASIC. The 130XE was discontinued in 1992.