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Jan 6, 2021 · Some news today from the VCS Founders Discord announcements, two new games and some improvements:
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By Adam Vjestica
published 3 June 2021
Old school Atari action awaits
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If you've been patiently waiting for an Atari VCS release date, we finally have an answer, along with how much the retro-inspired system with modern sensibilities will cost.
It’s hard to see the Atari VCS appealing to anyone but a niche group of consumers, as it’s unlikely to topple the likes of the PS5, Xbox Series X or Nintendo Switch anytime soon. However, that’s not the console’s intention, as Atari VCS COO Michael Artz previously said he hopes the console could provide consumers something different to PS5 and Xbox Series X, specifically for those “who may be weary of the iterative nature of the console wars something different to consider.”
The Atari VCS is only available to purchase via GameStop, Best Buy, Micro Center, and the official Atari VCS website. The console isn’t available in Europe, though the company has said it could release the device in more territories if there is demand.
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Jan 7, 2021 · LATEST UPDATE 6/2/21: Atari VCS has announced on Twitter and through an exclusive article in Game Informer that the VCS will be available for online retail order on June 15th, 2021: https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/02/atari-vcs-release-date-is-this-month
I'm sure Atari is in no position to price it any cheaper, but for everyday folks who aren't diehard Atari fans the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S, and PS5 Digital are all a far better value. However, ignoring the price point, the VCS console is a great piece of hardware.
Oct 15, 2021 · Now, three years after its hugely successful Indiegogo campaign, Atari at long last quenched retro gaming fans' thirst by finally releasing its brand-new console. Officially known as the VCS 800,...
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Every system includes Atari VCS Vault, a collection of 100 Atari Arcade and 2600 games, fully optimized for the Atari Classic Joystick and Modern Controller.
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Apr 30, 2021 · The Atari VCS is available to preorder for $399.99 and includes the console, a wireless modern controller and a wireless classic joystick.
