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Atari VCS hits big tech US retailers on 15th June

4 June 2021, 12:11

Announced over three years ago, machine will finally become available to the masses.

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Analogue Pocket premium retro portable delayed to May 2021

28 July 2020, 13:12

To soften the blow the developers have announced some new features.

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Atari VCS orders guaranteed to be fulfilled before Christmas

6 July 2020, 13:11

Pre-order special prices are available until 31st July. Atari VCS all-in bundle costs US$389.

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QOTW: What was the first game console you purchased?

12 June 2020, 16:31

And which games made it shine?

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First batch of Atari VCS consoles to exit factory this month

1 June 2020, 12:22

Light at the end of the tunnel, two years after the project launched on Indiegogo.

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Atari VCS internals, PCB, pictured and discussed

9 October 2019, 12:21

However, there are worries that the project could collapse as the system architect quits.

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Konami announces the PC Engine Core Grafx mini

12 June 2019, 12:11

Meanwhile the Atari VCS saga continues - it is up for pre-order from $249, delivery in March 2020.

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Consoles: Ouya closes down, Playdate handheld unveiled

23 May 2019, 11:21

Meanwhile Atari showcases the joystick and controller for its upcoming retro VCS.

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Production ready Atari VCS images unveiled

1 April 2019, 13:41

Revised 'floating' silhouette closer to 2600 design and enables 2x front facing USB ports.

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Atari VCS gets Ryzen / Vega spec boost but is further delayed

19 March 2019, 11:11

Linux-based Video Computer System (VCS) is now scheduled for release in late 2019.

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Atari Gameband gaming smartwatch project is dead

21 November 2018, 12:11

Kickstarter project raised $325K last year but the company will not deliver a finished product.

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Atari 2600 handheld pre-orders open at £34.99

22 October 2018, 12:11

Pocketable console with 2.4-inch screen includes 50 titles, AV out, 'wood veneer' finish.

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Tesla promises best Atari games will feature in v9.0 car update

2 August 2018, 13:11

And Elon Musk asks developers to apply to Tesla to create IRL gaming experiences.

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Atari VCS hits IndieGoGo, 20X funding goal raised in one day

31 May 2018, 10:31

In related news, Sony is considering jumping on the retro mini-console bandwagon.

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Atari VCS hits Indiegogo on 30th May, priced from $199

1 May 2018, 10:01

AMD custom SoC powered console runs Linux and supports 4K, HDR, and 60fps content.

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Atari VCS, Classic Joystick, and Modern Controller announced

20 March 2018, 10:01

This is the project previously known as 'Ataribox', and some peripherals.

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Ataribox makers share joystick design photos

24 November 2017, 12:01

Subtle redesign of the classic one-button 2600 joystick looks like an improvement.

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Ataribox will employ a custom AMD SoC with Radeon graphics

26 September 2017, 19:46

It will be a compact Linux based system with real wood veneer. Priced between $250-$300.

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QOTW: Which is the best games console of all time?

8 September 2017, 16:01

We've had some real corkers over the years, but which is your pick of the bunch?

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Atari hits Nestle with lawsuit over KitKat breakout advert

18 August 2017, 15:31

Calls the junk food giant's patent infringement "plain and blatant".

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Atari will reveal Tempest 4000 at Gamescom later this month

9 August 2017, 10:11

Firm is "thrilled to be able to work with Jeff Minter again" on this iconic sci-fi tube shooter.

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Nintendo 64 trademarks point to another classic mini reissue

21 July 2017, 14:31

Meanwhile Atari has another new hardware product: the Atari Speakerhat.

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Ataribox images provide first clear look at the console design

17 July 2017, 16:30

Atari says that the new console will play both old classics and current gaming content.

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Atari boss admits "we're back in the hardware business"

19 June 2017, 12:01

Interestingly the new console will be based upon PC technology.

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Atari Gameband, a smartwatch for gamers, hits Kickstarter

9 February 2017, 12:11

Ships with up to 20 mini-games to play on its 1.63-inch AMOLED display.

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Atari teases its return to gaming hardware

17 January 2017, 13:01

The 'Atari GameBand' wearable will be revealed on 1st February.

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Atari founder Nolan Bushnell developing mobile games

29 April 2016, 11:31

What will the developer of Pong, Breakout and Asteroids bring to mobiles and tablets?

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Atari reboots Asteroids as a sandbox survival PC game

11 February 2015, 12:05

The re-imaged 1979 space rock blaster will launch on Steam Early Access in March .

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Atari's Minimum launched on Steam with new trailer video

16 September 2014, 11:15

The minimalist MOBA-like shooter successfully exits Early Access. Goes on sale.

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Alone in the Dark reboot coming to PC this autumn

21 August 2014, 09:45

Atari is also launching a re-imagined Haunted House game for PC.

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QOTW: Which is your favourite games console of all time?

30 May 2014, 16:30

And what makes it so memorable?

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Pong video game creator Alcorn Kickstarts a new mobile game

15 July 2013, 10:30

The Atari pioneer has designed a 'Siri' hosted augmented reality trivia card game.

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Google Image Search ‘Atari Breakout’ for a bit of retro fun

14 May 2013, 11:00

Google celebrates the 37th birthday of the classic Breakout game with this Easter egg.

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