Retro gamers that have been enjoying the modern side of technology of today now have an all-in-one platform that runs their classic games from the Atari 2600 and streaming services! That’s right, the Atari VCS is officially released and if you didn’t pre-order it already, then you can get one on their website or at a multitude of retailers.
Blending the best of consoles and PCs to delight a whole new generation of gamers and creators, the Atari VCS offers a fully-featured multimedia experience that’s “Inspired by the past. Built for the future.” Owners can enjoy a growing library of games from popular independent developers, over 100 free arcade and Atari 2600 classics, plus game streaming services such as Antstream Arcade. Plus, you can even load up your favorite movies and TV shows directly from the Atari VCS dashboard or with help from the Atari VCS Companion app, available on both Android and iOS. This includes 4K HDR content, listening to music, shopping, accessing social media, and more.
For advanced users and PC hobbyists who enjoy the ultimate in configurability and customization, an optional PC Mode allows for the installation of Windows or Linux as an alternative operating system, transforming the Atari VCS into a flexible, fully-featured and powerful mini-PC.
Atari VCS Onyx Base systems start at just $299.99 USD with the joystick and modern controller both available separately for $59.99 each. However, the Atari VCS Black Walnut and Onyx All-In system bundles include the joystick and modern controller for only $399.99 USD. Once you have your own console, or if you are just interested in following up with its future developments, you can keep up with all the latest updates on the Medium blog.
