👉 The term 'Atari' refers to a company known for video game consoles, including the Game Boy and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Detailed definition: Atari was a Japanese computer manufacturer that specialized in creating video game console innovations, specifically in 1972 under the guidance of Yasunori Matsushita, founder of Atari. The term 'Atari' is often used to refer to a specific brand or model of a video game system, as well as its development and production history.