Batteries Included was a prominent computer software and hardware company based in the Toronto area, known for developing products for various platforms like Apple II, Atari, Commodore, and MS-DOS. Founded in 1978, the company gained recognition for its PaperClip word processor and DEGAS bitmap painting program. Acquired by Electronic Arts in 1987, Batteries Included had a significant impact on the computer software and accessory market during the 1980s.