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[Toe-Knee]

Just got an email

Hmm it isn't showing the image so here's a link to it


https://www.dropbox.com/s/e6f0so2h2kyvewn/2017-12-11 17.43.42.png?dl=0


Still no solid info on the box itself though.

 

[wondermega]

Yes but preordering what, exactly? We know almost zero info about this thing.

 

[SoundofSilence]

My god - this thing is going to be an utter disaster.

What the hell are they thinking??

Oh...

 

[llien]

Yes but preordering what, exactly? We know almost zero info about this thing.

Yea, not much.
Ataribox team teases with photos of upcoming controller

 

[Mihos]

I will buy it because I am a tool of the system

 

[LoSnupo]

Yes but preordering what, exactly? We know almost zero info about this thing.

Just preorder and pray.

 

[Toe-Knee]

Yes but preordering what, exactly? We know almost zero info about this thing.

Exactly. All I know is it looks cool and has an amd apu.

Oh it has a traditional atari joystick too. Beyond that I know nothing. If it's priced well I may pick one up if it runs android and use it as a streaming /emu box

 

[120v]

sooo pre ordered. can't wait

Spoiler

not

 

[Iced Arcade]

I mean I want to want it but I know next to nothing about it.


even sits are saying the same thing
https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/11/ataribox-preorders-december-14/


edit: wow that price tag lol

 

[BANGS]

Why would anyone preorder this? We don't even know what the hell it is or if/when it will ever release lmfao...

 

[The 8-Bit Raider]

I really want Atari to succeed but this has bad news written all over it.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Sneak relaeses fail: see SEGA Saturn

 

[Ubername]

That thing is fucked.

 

[Petrae]

Thomas Tusser would be glowingly proud of this. Sell ‘em on a name. Fuck the details— they’re not important.

 

[wondermega]

I want to believe - but seriously show ANY software first. This seems like a terrible move, and what was intriguing previously now feels like a smokescreen.

 

[Shifty]

I want to believe - but seriously show ANY software first. This seems like a terrible move, and what was intriguing previously now feels like a smokescreen.

Tempest 4000. Believe.

Worst-case, the joystick might be cool providing it works on stuff that isn't the AtariBox

 

[Shil Pencer]

Shes got a new HAT!

 

[DiscoJer]

Yes but preordering what, exactly? We know almost zero info about this thing.

It's basically a mid range PC running Linux that comes in a simulated woodgrain case, old style controller, and apparently will have a bunch of 2600 games preloaded on it.

The new Commodore actually did something similar a few years back, selling meh PCs in a C-64 style case.

 

[wondermega]

It's basically a mid range PC running Linux that comes in a simulated woodgrain case, old style controller, and apparently will have a bunch of 2600 games preloaded on it.

The new Commodore actually did something similar a few years back, selling meh PCs in a C-64 style case.

It seems kind of ridiculous for them to be releasing such a thing, when they already have the much lower-priced flashback. But I mean, kudos to them for offering options depending on how much people want to pay. Anyway if they could get it playing more than just 2600 games - other retro titles - that could be interesting, of course I am dreaming but weirder things have happened I suppose.

 

[EdgeXL]

This thing is going to bomb bigger than the Jaguar.

The retro 2600 scene is not as big as some people think. Those games are available on Steam and if I am not mistaken - PS4 and XB1 as well. There are also the flashback consoles.

Virtually all of the people who want vintage Atari 2600 games have them. Game shops like Luna will sell you a 2600 plus ANY ten 2600 games of your choice for $60.

I just don't see many people dropping $250 to $300 for a console that plays retro Atari games along with some current indies.