Atari's new console - Atari VCS

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                                                                        Atari has revealed the design for its new console, the Ataribox.

In a newsletter published online, Atari revealed the sleek design for their first console in over 20 years.

"Our objective is to create a new product that stays true to our heritage while appealing to both old and new fans of Atari," wrote the Atari Project Team.

The Ataribox is inspired by the classic Atari consoles, with a trademark wood design, ribbed lines and raised back. The company revealed the console will be available in either a wood or black/red edition.

Though no specs have been given, we do know there will be an SD slot, HDMI output and four USB ports.

"As you can guess, those ports suggest modern internal specs. It also means that while we will be delivering classic gaming content, we will also be delivering current gaming content," the team wrote in the newsletter.

Could this suggest that, alongside classic games, we could be getting new titles as well? Maybe even third-party? It's all very speculative at the moment.

There is currently no word on pricing, features, games or a release date. Atari has said they are purposely sharing details step by step because they "want to get this right" and are keen to respond to feedback from the community.                                Click to expand...       

First look at Atari's new console

                                                                               
                                                                       

bash

Looks ok but Im still confused as to what games this will actually play. I'm more interested in its hacking potential and more importantly what it controllers will look/feel like. Atari don't have a great reputation for ergonomical controllers LOL

mckee74

Same as above. Beautiful, but I don't get it. I have no need to play ET again.

arminvanbuuren

It's a chance to play ET for those of us that never got a chance

sweetcorn

Not sure why this is needed. If it's for PC or Android games there are better options, the same with emulation.

MarkyPancake

They should have followed Nintendo and just made a smaller version of the original Atari and cashed in on that nostalgia.

nien3

i like the design, will be interesting to see who their target audience is

sweetcorn

Don't they already have something similar with the flashback?

mogsey5

Wow a bit of nostalgia creeping in

tim68

a little more info here on the new Atari box.

Ataribox Launches in 2018 and It Sounds Totally Awesome

if the price is to be believed you could buy a PS4 slim or Xbox 1 S for cheaper.