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Atari vcs
06/14/2021
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It seems Atari has released a new console for the first time
in decades, well "console" is maybe a stretch as it is a mini
computer with a custom front-end. It also has the same name as the
first Atari, which is sure to clog search results.
The new Atari has some good points as it is a full computer
with upgrade potential, and runs Linux. But it costs $400. I guess
as a mini computer thats not bad, but who would get this for Atari
games? for that money you could buy a real vcs/2600 with a good
selection of games or a switch with Atari flashback. Not to mention
Atari compilations and mini consoles have been around for years
, and its not a hard console to emulate. There is also the problem
that many very goodgames can't be included because of licensing
(space invaders, pac-man, ET, etc.) or they were published by another
company (imagic,activision).
What im trying to say is that its a really baffling system
and I don't know who would have backed the kickstarter, or why. Maybe
if they added 8bit/st/lynx/jaguar, but its just the usual arcade and
2600 games with a few 5600/7800 versions thrown in. Even then $400 is
a steep price. It's just weird.
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