DESCRIPTION ▼
After 4 long years of controversy and delays, the Atari VCS is finally launching next month.
Atari's PC/Console hybrid will begin rolling out on 15 Jun 2021. Controllers are sold separately, but bundles are available. PC peripherals are supported. The system will come with a free copy of the Atari VCS vault, featuring 100 arcade and Atari 2600 games. The digital store will feature over a dozen games at launch and access to Antstream Arcade.
JB Hifi has Atari VCS 800 Black Walnut bundle listed for $849 - same price as the EBGames listing in Aug 2020 (previously covered on Episode 005 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-D1EmPeZgI)
More details about the Atari VCS:
▸ Can swap between "Atari Mode" and "PC Mode"
▸ 2 controller options - Wireless Modern Controller or Wireless Classic Joystick
▸ Supports PC peripherals via USB or Bluetooth
▸ Supports Windows, Ubuntu and Chrome OS
▸ Powered by Ryzen R1606G processor and expandable memory via M.2 SSD socket
▸ Has a companion app and built-in Chrome browser
4