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Atari has been teasing their new console for sometime now and now we have some details as well as a pre-order page which is hard keeping up with website traffic.
The Atari VCS runs on Linux OS, Ubuntu which includes a Radeon R7 processor, a 32 GB hard drive, 4 GB of DDR4 RAM, and expandable storage. It connects to the internet and will support streaming video and online multiplayer games. Voice control is handled by four front-facing mics and two new controllers (one retro, one modern) connect via Bluetooth.
Not much is known for upcoming games other than classics like Pong, Missile Command, and Crystal Castles are shown in promo materials. The new Tempest 4000 is also mentioned as one of many new games that will be available to download or stream but no promises are made on what they’ll cost.
They are however growing a list of exciting independent development studio partnerships. But the list of partners it announced today doesn’t really include any standout names. The most generous interpretation is that Atari hopes to pick up more over the next year. Developers are encouraged to submit proposals to have their game included in the online store and Atari will take an unspecified percentage of the sales.
As for the console itself, the wood-paneled model is going for $339 which both controllers are included in that package and there is also a cheaper option which is the Onyx model with no controllers for $199.
You can check it out here.
The Atari VCS runs on Linux OS, Ubuntu which includes a Radeon R7 processor, a 32 GB hard drive, 4 GB of DDR4 RAM, and expandable storage. It connects to the internet and will support streaming video and online multiplayer games. Voice control is handled by four front-facing mics and two new controllers (one retro, one modern) connect via Bluetooth.
Not much is known for upcoming games other than classics like Pong, Missile Command, and Crystal Castles are shown in promo materials. The new Tempest 4000 is also mentioned as one of many new games that will be available to download or stream but no promises are made on what they’ll cost.
They are however growing a list of exciting independent development studio partnerships. But the list of partners it announced today doesn’t really include any standout names. The most generous interpretation is that Atari hopes to pick up more over the next year. Developers are encouraged to submit proposals to have their game included in the online store and Atari will take an unspecified percentage of the sales.
As for the console itself, the wood-paneled model is going for $339 which both controllers are included in that package and there is also a cheaper option which is the Onyx model with no controllers for $199.
You can check it out here.