Flojomojo Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Yes, RetroPie is pretty cool. Stella just works. "Atari" has promised a PC without a screen, in a year, maybe. We deserve better. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_convoy Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Well, they made it. I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 That kind of lead time suggests they STILL don't have a hardware spec and that they STILL don't have developers but by all means...send money now. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 1: Presell is not crowdfunding. 2: Starting at $199, other packages will include controllers?? 3: Presell is not crowdfunding. 4: Sometime around about somewhere nearish spring 2019 5: Presale is not crowdfunding 6: If you repeat yourself enough, it means it's true. 7: Presale is not crowdfunding. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Pre-sale: Selling something before you have something to sell. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Still no specs. I wonder if they'll pull a Kennedy and try to start the Indiegogo with the only details being "powerful". Also, anyone want to lay odds they'll use "flex funding" so they can keep the money even if they don't meet their goal? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaysWithWolves Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 An hour later, the only places this press release can be found are the investor's site and atari.com. They haven't said a single word on any other site. That they didn't at least co-ordinate indicates to me that they don't care about Atari fans--just getting the news out to the same tech/gaming news outlets that always print Atari news. Of course, that's my opinion. Your mileage may vary. I know everyone's excited, so here's the updated list: AtariVCS.comTheAtari_VCS TwitterAtariVCS FacebookTheAtari_VCS InstagramAtariVCS Indiegogo Atari TwitterAtari FacebookAtari-investors press releases (French) or (Google translate)And one link to check them all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KaeruYojimbo Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Best thing I saw in that is that the classic style joystick will be available as a separate purchase. It's "still in development," but if it ever gets made, I can get one without the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 The Spring 2019 target is brutal, and, since it's a soft goal and we know how these things go, that means there's a very good chance it could slip further. I would NOT want to have a new console/STB type device competing against strong selling consoles from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo 4 - 5+ years in. It goes without saying that even in their oldest base configurations, those consoles will be cheaper and perform on par or better than what's going to be in the VCS. In terms of value proposition over the competition, the VCS can offer Linux/some light computing activities maybe? A more open ecosystem? Does anyone really care about that? Perhaps the best thing that might come out of the VCS is a cool new niche controller, so hopefully that can work with other systems (at least a PC). 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KaeruYojimbo Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 The countdown to June 20, 2019 (the last day of spring) is on! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockduck Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Again, it's a shame there isn't a place on atariage to actually communicate with people who are interested in this item, but I'm in. Yeah, it's not value, not needed, etc. Still seems cool to me, and I look forward to playing around with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Atari SA pretty much blew it. I'm not going to wait another year for another update from a trollish company. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Still no specs. I wonder if they'll pull a Kennedy and try to start the Indiegogo with the only details being "powerful". Also, anyone want to lay odds they'll use "flex funding" so they can keep the money even if they don't meet their goal? All I know is that they are asking their 'customers" to wait another month. That press release was literally the least they could do -- no news came out of it other than the preorder date. Here's the Indiegogo page: An hour later, the only places this press release can be found are the investor's site and atari.com. They haven't said a single word on any other site. That they didn't at least co-ordinate indicates to me that they don't care about Atari fans--just getting the news out to the same tech/gaming news outlets that always print Atari news. Of course, that's my opinion. Your mileage may vary. It's amazing, isn't it? Unless the "fans" aren't the real customers. They bothered to update their webpage, but only just enough to add this: Maybe it's for the benefit of their angel investor who is injecting all that extra money? Because it doesn't seem to be coming from the marketplace. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thanatos Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Pre-order my automatic robotic taco shell press and cooker for only $29.95. Add the meat-bin and ingredient dispenser for only another $37.50, and you can press a button and wait for delicious tacos to slide down and land into the food basket. I haven't done any design work, but I also just conceptualized it as I typed that first sentence. Ready for release in 2019. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_convoy Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Again, it's a shame there isn't a place on atariage to actually communicate with people who are interested in this item, but I'm in. Yeah, it's not value, not needed, etc. Still seems cool to me, and I look forward to playing around with it. Out of interest, what about it seems cool? They've no specs, no real idea of what their audience is, no developers... no concrete anything except a semi announcement of the same old Vault games. Is it just because it's a cool looking case that says Atari? No judgement here; it's your money, and if that's enough to make you say "cool," then more power to you. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiffsGamingVideos Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) How does Atari mess up a simple press release?????? AHHHHHHHHHHHH! You do it in the morning before 8am eastern. Then as the day goes on, the news outlets can pick up on it and report on it. Newscasts are at 12noon, 5pm, 6pm, 10pm, 11pm. That's not enough time. TV stations send out reporters in the morning and by 2pm they are being edited. Some places still have 2 newspapers a day as well. Then there are internet sites. People need time to make videos and post them on youtube. That way, when people get off of work/school the info is there. It's not a rocket science people. Edited April 30, 2018 by BiffsGamingVideos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Again, it's a shame there isn't a place on atariage to actually communicate with people who are interested in this item, but I'm in. Yeah, it's not value, not needed, etc. Still seems cool to me, and I look forward to playing around with it. Out of interest, what about it seems cool? They've no specs, no real idea of what their audience is, no developers... no concrete anything except a semi announcement of the same old Vault games. Is it just because it's a cool looking case that says Atari? No judgement here; it's your money, and if that's enough to make you say "cool," then more power to you. Haven't you heard the news? It looks super awesome, can't wait to play! #ataribox #retrorevival #zombiebots 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockduck Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Out of interest, what about it seems cool? They've no specs, no real idea of what their audience is, no developers... no concrete anything except a semi announcement of the same old Vault games. Is it just because it's a cool looking case that says Atari? No judgement here; it's your money, and if that's enough to make you say "cool," then more power to you. I like how it looks, and am hoping that it makes for a good way to livestream retro gaming from my couch. Additionally, I am hopeful it integrates modern TV, like YouTube, Netflix, Pluto, Tubi, etc. I like the one-button controller for retro gaming through HDMI. Overall, I collect cool Atari stuff, and consider this something worth - my - money. That said, people aren't really allowed to like this thing here, so I'll go back into the quiet corner and let the haters bash on for another year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockduck Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Screen Shot 2018-04-30 at 3.05.54 PM.png Haven't you heard the news? It looks super awesome, can't wait to play! #ataribox #retrorevival #zombiebots Your image is from Twitter, not AtariAge. But you knew that, so chose to ignore my actual statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I like how it looks, and am hoping that it makes for a good way to livestream retro gaming from my couch. Additionally, I am hopeful it integrates modern TV, like YouTube, Netflix, Pluto, Tubi, etc. I like the one-button controller for retro gaming through HDMI. Overall, I collect cool Atari stuff, and consider this something worth - my - money. That said, people aren't really allowed to like this thing here, so I'll go back into the quiet corner and let the haters bash on for another year. Or ... you could buy a computer that does all that right now, without waiting for "Atari" and hoping they ship on time. Far be it from me to stomp on you for being "hopeful." You have that in common with the box-man from "Atari." Your image is from Twitter, not AtariAge. But you knew that, so chose to ignore my actual statement. Jerry, when you said I look forward to playing around with it. it reminded me of something. Because you chose the same words. If you want "positivity," go visit The Historian's Subreddit for this. See you in 2019! P.S. Have you heard about the new corduroy pillows? They're making head lines! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 ok that is the worst joke I have heard since lunch flo 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_convoy Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I like how it looks, and am hoping that it makes for a good way to livestream retro gaming from my couch. Additionally, I am hopeful it integrates modern TV, like YouTube, Netflix, Pluto, Tubi, etc. I like the one-button controller for retro gaming through HDMI. Overall, I collect cool Atari stuff, and consider this something worth - my - money. That said, people aren't really allowed to like this thing here, so I'll go back into the quiet corner and let the haters bash on for another year. Thanks for answering. If it isn't the solution you're looking for re: streaming and TV, will you still be into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Out of interest, what about it seems cool? They've no specs, no real idea of what their audience is, no developers... no concrete anything except a semi announcement of the same old Vault games. Is it just because it's a cool looking case that says Atari? No judgement here; it's your money, and if that's enough to make you say "cool," then more power to you. All I can say is why it's interesting to me. If they can deliver what they promised-- a Linux-based console that's open (and customizable) for $200, that would be awesome. Yes I know the Pi exists, I have two of them. But they are ultimately weak systems, they have QOL issues as consoles due to cost-cutting things such as no on/off switch. Not Intel-based so they couldn't run the Linux games off Steam, for instance. A Pi could never run Windows games under Wine either. So I'm just waiting patiently to see if they deliver. I won't preorder, but will buy it if they deliver what was promised. In the meantime I'll just try to stay out of the constant drama in this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Pre-ordering is like getting a taco that's been under a hot lamp for quite a while. It loses it flavor and by the time it's ready, it's moldy and bugs make their nests in it. Bleah. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 This means access to a vast array of games, media and streaming content options. As an homage to the past, Atari VCS covers the classics with the included Atari Vault of more than 100 classic games, including all-time arcade and home entertainment favorites like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Breakout®, Missile Command®, Gravitar® and Yars' Revenge®; a growing list of games, especially a full range of popular modern titles, will be announced at later dates. Name one game it plays now. And show it. No? Tacos. But to be fair, Atari kept their word and announced a date. That's all they had to do today, and they actually did it. Bet they're feeling pretty good about that. Way to go Atari! You did a thing! Now they have a month to put together their pre-sales crowdfunding page, with more empty consoles and fake renders. Maybe we'll even get to see another fake video! They've got a whole month to slap one together. Go Atari - you can do it! Nice manicure there, Fred! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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