pacman000 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) You mean Tex Mex? No, that would be the ApolloBox. Edited December 2, 2017 by pacman000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 You mean Tex Mex? AtMex Flashback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercylon Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I took my own advice and stayed mostly away for a couple days to you know... play games on consoles that exist. I see is nothing has changed. Time for tacos and more games. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 You mean Tex Mex? No, but there's an Easter Egg in there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) Also - at $300, I don't know if Atari would want this marketed/dismissed as a "toy". I don't think the Toy Fair targets the right crowd. A better place to debut it (in person) would be PAX. Or here. The nice thing about AtariBoxCorp, Inc. debuting it at the second event would be the ability to see it head-to-head against its immediate competition. That would make an immediate purchasing decision so much easier to come to. Edited December 2, 2017 by x=usr(1536) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled_Pink Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Catching up on this thread and some of the posts make me want to hop into a time capsule, go back to 1982 and stay there. We have a word that encapsulates that feeling - hiraeth. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Ivi Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Hi guys, I'm new to the forum my opinion about Ataribox: Yes console retro games and independent games, but there is more in my opinion console for object connected with Sigfox? console for geolocation with Sigfox chips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Historian Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Sigfox chips? To the best of my knowledge there is no connection between sigfox and AtariBox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Hi guys, I'm new to the forum my opinion about Ataribox: Yes console retro games and independent games, but there is more in my opinion console for object connected with Sigfox? console for geolocation with Sigfox chips? Why would you speculate that and what would the advantage be? There's zero basis here for this to be anything unusual in terms of hardware features. All we're really waiting on is to see what the software stack is going to be. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaysWithWolves Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I see Sigfox was mentioned previously several times in this thread. It left such a deep imprint on me I completely blanked it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Ivi Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 To the best of my knowledge there is no connection between sigfox and AtariBox. https://www.sigfox.com/en/news/sigfox-announcing-global-partnership-iconic-gaming-brand-atari SIGFOX announcing a global partnership with the iconic gaming brand ATARI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Ivi Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Why would you speculate that and what would the advantage be? There's zero basis here for this to be anything unusual in terms of hardware features. All we're really waiting on is to see what the software stack is going to be. Speculation ? It's my Opinion ... The collaboration will cover a wide range of new Atari products, from the very simple to the highly sophisticated, providing customers with an easy way to know at any time where the devices are and what their status is. The initial product line will include categories such as home, pets, lifestyle and safety. By connecting to SIGFOX’s global network, the products will benefit from its competitive advantages: a very long battery life and a simple solution that does not require local Internet connectivity and pairing. As soon as the battery is inserted in the object, it is immediately connected to the network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raticon Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Checked the Sigfox coverage maps for where I live. Nearest area with any kind of Sigfox connection is only a mere 300 kilometres (just below 500 miles) from me. This does absolutely nothing for me and is superfluous in every sense of the word. I'd rather see they put their efforts towards hardware that actually does something it should in a console, namely play games and stream media. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) so we got what 3 more marketing wanks vomiting out buzzwords without a clue on how to do any of it? By connecting to SIGFOX’s global network, the products will benefit from its competitive advantages: how a very long battery life and a simple solution that does not require local Internet connectivity and pairing. how does connecting to the network improve battery life while not connecting it to the network that delivers all its advantages???? its enough buzzword vomit to make you actually ill just reading it ps: what battery, the thing plugs into a tv ,one would assume it would then plug into the wall Edited December 3, 2017 by Osgeld 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Historian Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) https://www.sigfox.com/en/news/sigfox-announcing-global-partnership-iconic-gaming-brand-atari SIGFOX announcing a global partnership with the iconic gaming brand ATARI That doesn't change what I said. The AtariBox project, to the best of my knowledge, has nothing to do with sigfox. Hate typing on my phone Edited December 3, 2017 by The Historian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Hmm, Sigfox sounds like those IoT companies and there was mention of Ataribox possibily being an IoT hub. But would it work with existing Google Home or iHome systems? Assuming anyone actually want that stuff (high security risk) and those who do are quite happy just to use smartphones to control those things. Only thing in the "Atari Life" ecosystem right now are the speakerhats so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I think there might be Sigfox Ataribox GPS chips and Brainwashing delta wave simulations oozing from my Speakerhat...Now I know this could just be my opinion,...But I'm very hungry for Tacos,...And my internet of house things keeps turning the heat up when I clearly told everything by voice command to never touch my thermostat, or my pants...Anyway I keep getting hypnotized, I think because every 10 minutes or so I keep Tweeting and Retweeting "This is Super Awesome. I can't wait to play this!" And I don't even have a Twitter account. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 But I'm very hungry for Tacos I wont like, I gave into the local taco shack the other day for some real deal awesomeness ... and I want more (maybe just some cheap beef ones on the stove though) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Checked the Sigfox coverage maps for where I live. Nearest area with any kind of Sigfox connection is only a mere 300 kilometres (just below 500 miles) from me. This does absolutely nothing for me and is superfluous in every sense of the word. I'd rather see they put their efforts towards hardware that actually does something it should in a console, namely play games and stream media. FYI, your math is wrong. A kilometer is shorter than a mile. 500 kilometers = 310 miles approximately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Speculation ? It's my Opinion ... Opinion without facts to back up the opinion pretty much is speculation. However, if Sigfox moves into the Internet of Tacos space, I can see such a collaboration making sense. 'Internet of Things' was just the buzzphrase that replaced 'BYOD' and 'Cloud'. But the Internet of Tacos? That's a forever Internet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 FYI, your math is wrong. A kilometer is shorter than a mile. 500 kilometers = 310 miles approximately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) Opinion without facts to back up the opinion pretty much is speculation. However, if Sigfox moves into the Internet of Tacos space, I can see such a collaboration making sense.'Internet of Things' was just the buzzphrase that replaced 'BYOD' and 'Cloud'. But the Internet of Tacos? That's a forever Internet.Internet of Tacos: Bringing Cheese, Beef, and Lettuce together across the globe. Edit: Demolition Man was correct, only Taco Bell will survive! Edited December 4, 2017 by leech 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Hmmm.... come to think of it Taco Bell, three seashells instead of toilet paper. It's making all sense! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raticon Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 FYI, your math is wrong. A kilometer is shorter than a mile. 500 kilometers = 310 miles approximately. Of course I was. I guess I was tired and had a brainfart. Still 300km, so it's about 180-190 miles. Sorry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Opinion without facts to back up the opinion pretty much is speculation. However, if Sigfox moves into the Internet of Tacos space, I can see such a collaboration making sense. 'Internet of Things' was just the buzzphrase that replaced 'BYOD' and 'Cloud'. But the Internet of Tacos? That's a forever Internet. "Internet of Tacos" is not a thing until I can get a taco drone-delivered on demand from my mobile device! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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