Atari

1602 A.D. (Jewel Case) - PC

Name: 1602 A.D. (Jewel Case) - PC
Brand: Atari
SKU: B00005Y4QK

Bottom line: The 1602 A.D. (Jewel Case) - PC is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro software & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Manufacturer description

Amazon.comThe year is 1602 and your future is uncertain. Cities are overcrowded. Poverty and starvation are rampant. You and a small band of fellow voyagers set sail for a new life and New World: welcome to the ranks of explorers and pioneers, with real-time strategy brought into a whole New World. This game combines strategy, colony building, diplomacy, production, trade, and real-time land and sea battles into one gaming experience. Five tutorials guarantee easy entry into gameplay. There are both single-player and multiplayer modes for up to four players per network or two via modem. A…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored 1602 A.D. (Jewel Case) - PC using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Atari's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro software & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

Brand	Atari
Rated	Everyone
Release date	January 30, 2002
Type of item	Video Game
Compatibility	PC
Computer Platform	PC
Package Dimensions	5.7 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches; 3.2 ounces

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