Atari VCS 800 Carbon Gold Console

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Atari VCS is the first Atari console after a long time. With connection via wi-fi or cable, or video game with computer architecture and operating system based on Linux. The final price was not disclosed, but it is estimated to vary between US$ 250 and US$ 390.

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It has also not been revealed whether Atari will produce new titles for the VCS or whether the classics will be made available by the network. The VCS has a retro design, with a look inspired by wood-finished devices, however, there are modern details, such as a joystick more similar to those currently seen on the market. The device also comes with a classic control, with central lever and single button. Previously, Atari VCS came to be referred to as Ataribox, but there were no design or release details.

Atari VCS controllers

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There will be two controllers initially available for the Atari VCS: a Classic Joystick modelled on the original Atari CX40, and a Modern Controller, that looks similar to the Xbox controller. The Modern Controller, as you can expect, offers more functions and is suited to current game releases.

Atari VCS 800 System Technical Specifications* 

• CPU: AMD Raven Ridge 2
• GPU: Ryzen
• RAM: 4GB DDR4 (400 System), 8GB DDR4 (800 System) - both are upgradeable
• Storage: 32GB eMMC and support for external HDD
• Connections: HDMI 2.0, 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 4x USB 3.1
• HDCP: HDCP 2.2 compliant
• Operating system: Linux OS based on Ubuntu (Linux Kernel 4.10)
• Power: Low TDP architecture
• Weight: 1.36kg
• Dimensions: 312.42 x 149.86 x 50.8mm

* Final specifications may differ.