After numerous delays, the Atari VCS, formerly known as the Ataribox, will hit stores on June 15, 2021, including Best Buy, GameStop, Micro Center, and the company’s official website. It’s powered by an AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G processor, Radeon Vega 3 graphics, 8GB of RAM, 32GB of eMMC storage, an M.2 slot for an optional SATA SSD, four USB 3.1 ports, HDMI 2.0 port, and Gigabit Ethernet. Read more for an early hands-on video review and additional information.
Aside from free access to 100 arcade and Atari 2600 classics, you’ll also be able to use Antstream Arcade, the popular game streaming platform, which offers on-demand access to the world’s largest collection of licensed retro titles. The platform supports an optional PC Mode, which allows for the installation of Windows or Linux as an alternative operating system, transforming the Atari VCS into a fully featured and powerful mini-PC.
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This retail launch follows the different phases of pre-order deliveries initiated in late December 2020. The Atari VCS Onyx Base systems start at $299.99 USD, while Atari VCS Black Walnut and Onyx All-In system bundles include the Atari VCS Classic Joystick (available separately for $59.99) and Atari VCS Modern Controller (also $59.99) for $399.99 USD. All prices represent special launch day pricing and may be subject to change in the future,” said the company.
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