Background[]
Atari Jaguar was supposedly the first 64-bit gaming system. To show off its capabilities, the startup had some stunning effects for its time.
Logos[]
1st logo (1993-1996)[]
On a black background, we see the word "Jaguar", in a grungy red font with the diagonal line of the "R" being made of a cat scratch, zoom in. The word "ATARI", in a silver 3D font, tumbles to the bottom of the screen below the Jaguar logo, letters coming from all directions. When they stop, a small Registered trademark symbol (®) appears next to "Atari", then "Jaguar" slides up, and a cube with images of a jaguar inside it zooms in, spinning around. Finally, the entire logo zooms out.
Variants[]
- When a non-working cartridge (or non-working Jaguar CD) is in the Jaguar once you turn it on, "Jaguar" zooms in, but the screen goes red, and goes indefinitely still. This is nicknamed the "Jaguar Red Screen of Death".
- In NBA Jam Tournament Edition, before the Atari logo appears, the "Jaguar" text has a 6-second extension.
2nd logo (1994-1996)[]
On a black background, we see the Jaguar logo from the first logo with rainbow flares shooting out, similar to the logo for Swedish HV company Video Invest. It animates differently depending on what game you put in (and sometimes just differently every time you turn it on, even without a CD).
Variant[]
A 2D picture of a CD with a flashing pink question mark appears under the logo when you turn the machine on and there's no cartridge or CD in the unit. You'll also see that icon if you put a dead cartridge in without a CD inside.
Music/Sounds[]
1st logo[]
A "roar" as the "Jaguar" text zooms in, then, when the Atari logo appears, a downward high-pitched Moog synth scale (not like in the 1971 PBS logo), followed by an 8-note synth tune (Atari's advertising jingle used in the 80's ["Have you played Atari today?"]), ending with an orchestral hit, is heard.
2nd logo[]
None.
Scare Factor[]
1st logo[]
- Minimal to medium. The jaguar roaring is a bit scary, but nothing else. The jaguar on the cube may also scare some.
- Medium to high for the RSoD. The blinding red background appearing unexpectedly is bound to scare a few. Like the PS3 RSOD, High if it happens at night as gamers play in the dark at night so the red illuminates the room. Also, the roar seems more ferocious than usual.
2nd logo[]
None.
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