twinturbo2
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Eh, if I want 2600 games, I'd get one of the upcoming Atari Flashback 8 Gold Activision Edition consoles that AtGames is releasing in a couple of months.
I want the other stuff. Yes, even the Jaguar games.
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First look at Atari's new console, "Ataribox"
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Eh, if I want 2600 games, I'd get one of the upcoming Atari Flashback 8 Gold Activision Edition consoles that AtGames is releasing in a couple of months.
I want the other stuff. Yes, even the Jaguar games.
I don't know what to expect here. It looks cool, but I don't see what the goal of the system is. Is it an emulator that plays newer games? In that case, what kinds of new releases: small indie stuff or AAA launches.
That said, I'd love to keep an eye on it. But didn't the company that owns the Atari name now do some shady stuff before?
That said, I'd love to keep an eye on it. But didn't the company that owns the Atari name now do some shady stuff before?
1morerobot
Member
Not seeing this doing much, sales-wise. Most Atari games are just not much fun to play these days. Not digging this design much either. They should've followed Nintendo's lead and made a replica of the 2600.
For me to pick this up, I'll need it to include Super Breakout (with paddle controller or port for original 2600 controllers), Circus Atari, Space Invaders... and Demon Attack.
For me to pick this up, I'll need it to include Super Breakout (with paddle controller or port for original 2600 controllers), Circus Atari, Space Invaders... and Demon Attack.
RadarScope1
Member
Come the fuck on. Haven't these companies learned nobody wants this kind of shit by now?
Given the Nintendo classics clearly people do.
Pops Maellard
Member
Regardless of what it does this design is gorgeous and I'm looking forward to a 'new Atari' console sitting next to my TV.
Dear god, what a shockingly hideous piece of hardware.
Why is it ribbed? Why does it turn into a pyramid?
BladeoftheImmortal
Member
Looks god actually
GlassAwful
Member
Some POS stole the grill off my GMC Yukon...
What the.. Atari. You bastards.
What the.. Atari. You bastards.
LOL
OG Xbox not a competitor? 360 underpowered?
Your entire post is trash.
The junior status never fails
davidwhangchoi
Member
is the joystick one button encased with a rubber sleeve that looks like an auto stick?
how would i place spy hunter, i need a button for oil slick.
how would i place spy hunter, i need a button for oil slick.
LukasTaves
Member
This. But making a service on PS4 and xbone instead of launching another console.
MeatGrinder
Member
I hope it's not another Android app store gaming machine, but more a full blown next-gen in competition with MS, Sony and Nintendo... WITH CROSSPLAY SUPPORT, DEAR GOD!!
We should not split up the player base even further!
We should not split up the player base even further!
ambar_hitman
Member
Remaster The Matrix Path of Neo and I am getting it day 1.
SealOfTheProphet
Neo Member
The market share doesn't lie. 12% market share isn't competing with 74% in the slightest, so I don't know how you could entertain an idea like that.
and as for saying the 360 was underpowered I just meant slightly less powerful to the PS3. Which is the case.
Of course, you are either a complete idiot, delusional, or an xbox fanboy to think that 12% market share is competing in the console industry.
For reference, that's almost half the N64's market share (which was barely competing with the PS1), and a similar market share to the PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16. I don't think anyone considered that to be competing with Genesis or SNES.
Hell, even the Wii U has a higher market share than that right now.
Starbuck2907
Member
Make it a SteamOS box. Slap a bunch of classic Atari games in it. Let Steam's Linux support supply a bunch of games for it out of the box. Make a little on hardware, establish the brand, maybe a profit-sharing deal with Valve is some fashion? Use Steam controllers? ...could capture some success so long as is cheap and has a library.
Boombloxer
Member
This is DOA, as it solves and provides nothing the other 4 platforms don't already do and better.
Worthless.
old manatee
Banned
It looks really cool, but I'm skeptical that it will have interesting software.
wondermega
Member
I work in the game industry for 20 yrs and my parents don't say boo about it.
There was a click about this story "new Atari console" on Entertainment Tonight or whatever the hell they watch and they asked me about it.
I was born in the mid 70s and Nintendo means the beginning of important games to me - my folks were born 20-odd years earlier and Atari has the same meaning, even if it is synchronous with Jukebox.
Nintendo, Sega, Atari. When Nintendo's current NES could not even be manufactured enough to make the money that name was worth, their peers of the day took notice, and here we are. If it has Pacman, Space Invaders, and.. like, River Raid.. it will make bank. Good for them.
There was a click about this story "new Atari console" on Entertainment Tonight or whatever the hell they watch and they asked me about it.
I was born in the mid 70s and Nintendo means the beginning of important games to me - my folks were born 20-odd years earlier and Atari has the same meaning, even if it is synchronous with Jukebox.
Nintendo, Sega, Atari. When Nintendo's current NES could not even be manufactured enough to make the money that name was worth, their peers of the day took notice, and here we are. If it has Pacman, Space Invaders, and.. like, River Raid.. it will make bank. Good for them.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
The original was ribbed.
If you should be pissed at them for something it should be for stealing all rights to Alone in the Dark from its actual creator back when they published it. They've been found guilty of that last year and basically owe him 25 years of royalties, which he'll probably never get due to the whole bankruptcy thing.
gingerbeardman
Member
Crazy to announce this and not actually show any games.
Shameful.
Plans to release a new Atari branded hardware, have no confidence to fund the project with own resources/debt.
It's just another product that exists to cash in Atari fans nostalgia.
forgeforsaken
Member
Paddle controls and a version of Warlords and it will be worth it.
Cynicdotal
Neo Member
This would look nice on my mantelpiece
digoutyoursoul
Member
"Crowdfunding"
I'll pass.
I'll pass.
TLZ
Banned
thepenguin55
Member
Midway came away with the rights to all of that stuff so I would assume Warner owns Rush (unless they quietly sold it off at some point).
Ninja Scooter
Member
C'mon get real people thinking this thing is being built as a competitor to modern consoles. This thing will be a "high end" version of those cheap as shit all-in-one boxes you see on store end caps.
The people who now own the Atari name and rights seem to vastly over estimate the impact and popularity those games have with modern audiences. The NES seems to be the cut off point for most people in terms of what constitutes a "classic" game. The stuff before that is like silent movies.
The people who now own the Atari name and rights seem to vastly over estimate the impact and popularity those games have with modern audiences. The NES seems to be the cut off point for most people in terms of what constitutes a "classic" game. The stuff before that is like silent movies.
BattleMonkey
Member
This isn't going to be for competing with the big boys. Atari is just trying to cash in on the nostalgia train, like how Nintendo and Sega are releasing their old game boxes. And they are going to crowdfund it, so they are mitigating any risk.
Discomurf
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Baron_Calamity
Member
Forbes contributor opinion piece:
Atari Could Disrupt The Game Console Market With The Upcoming Ataribox
Maybe.
Atari Could Disrupt The Game Console Market With The Upcoming Ataribox
Maybe.
D
Deleted member 10571
Unconfirmed Member
Why are we linking these again? Any contributer's "opinion piece" is no more or less grounded than any GAF post. Also that fantasizing about PS4/XBO-level graphics is pretty silly at this point.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Forbe's contributor is mistakenly assuming that Retro Nintendo games being hot means all retro gaming is hot. It's not. Nobody is clamoring for Asteroids and Outlaw.
Nintendo's Witch
Member
I like the design. Really cool.
This. There have been several Genesis miniconsoles available in many form factors and they didn't do so hot.
mattwhite924
Member
Version 3.0
Member
Exactly. Actually, I would say that retro gaming as a whole IS hot, or at least could be if made and marketed well.
EXCEPT for Atari. Their heyday was in the early arcade and 2600 days. I was there. 2600 games do not hold up. Some arcade titles do, but they're short, shallow, and difficult.
Atari's name recognition has been considered valuable for 30+ years. And in all that time, as it's been bought and sold and kicked around, never has that proven to be the case. If this box is going to succeed, it won't be because of nostalgia, name recognition, or the strength of its past library. It'll have to be on compelling new content.
I have a hard time picturing that happening.
For her pleasure.
MilkyJoe
Member
Eewww...
Petrae
Member
Maybe-- but the company has got to beg for handouts before any of this alleged "disruption" takes place, there, Forbes Contributor. And they'd better ask for enough cash to secure some third-party games.
lol is that written by Pachter?