Not my Atari VCS (that console formerly known as Ataribox)

[CPUWIZ]

Do we really need another thread, for a product that doesn't exit?

[Tidus79001]

I mean, you moaners didn't have a problem with NES mini or SNES mini, so what's the problem with Atari VCS? You're just a bunch of moaners.

And no, before you guys trying to defend this Nintendo shit, it is TOTALLY the same.

 

Nintendo Classic Mini, and Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Classic Edition are not not reusing the original names, hence the "mini",or "classic edition" part added onto the name. Taking the name Atari VCS, and putting it on a new console is directly an attempt at attaching itself to the legacy of the original console that it has no part of. The new console is not just a flashback type device, but supposed to be its own product with unique new games & feature, so therefore it should have its own name, Ataribox, or Atari VCS 2, and not try to rob the original of its legacy by misappropriating the name Atari VCS for its own gain.

Edited March 24, 2018 by Tidus79001

[toiletunes]

Atari VCS clASSic mini

[high voltage]

I knew some people here will find some stupid excuses, that much was certain. ATARI VCS (the new version) rocks

[Skippy B. Coyote]

Where's the "Indifferent" option? I don't have any strong feelings on the naming thing either way.

[CPUWIZ]

Argree is a pirate term, right?

[Skippy B. Coyote]

Argree is a pirate term, right?

Apparently pirates feel concern for the lagacy (or is it "leagacy"?) of Atari too. The things you learn!

Edited March 24, 2018 by Jin

[killersquirel]

I think they missed a great opportunity by not calling it the Atari VSX.

[Tidus79001]

Apparently pirates feel concern for the lagacy (or is it "leagacy"?) of Atari too. The things you learn!

I know my typos are atrocious looking. Not sure why the auto correct didn't flag them when I typed this originally. Usually I don't have such mistakes in what I post.

[Skippy B. Coyote]

I know my typos are atrocious looking. Not sure why the auto correct didn't flag them when I typed this originally. Usually I don't have such mistakes in what I post.

 

And I'm not usually such a dick about pointing out typos, so my apologies to you. I have been in a bad mood the last few days but that doesn't give me an excuse to take it out on random folks online.

[atarifan88]

How about calling it the Atari 10400?

[BassGuitari]

I don't feel too strongly about it either way. It's definitely a better name than "Ataribox," at any rate. And there will really only be one true Atari VCS, which no one will mistake this for, so I think of it as more of a tribute than anything, albeit a somewhat lazy one. It's whatever. Actually, it's not anything at all until the thing actually comes out.

 

Who knows, maybe it will generate more interest in the real, original Atari VCS again (assuming it ever actually comes out), which could finally lead to stuff like cart-based 2600 clone systems and such (how's that Retron77 coming along, Hyperkin?...)?

[zzip]

I dunno it was always just atari until the 5200 came out then there was a reason to distinguish it, the stupid box it comes in says VIDEO COMPUTER SYSTEM by ATARI, or later on ATARI VIDEO COMPUTER SYSTEM, there's not even an attempt to make an acronym out of it

"Atari VCS" was widely used back in the day. When the 5200 came out, that's when everyone started calling it the 2600

[zzip]

Ohh hell why do the trademarks for VCS matter anyways? They'd own it, right?

Exactly. That's getting sidetracked.

 

It's not about whether Atari has the rights to call it VCS, of course they do. It's about whether it's wise to do so.

[zzip]

I mean, you moaners didn't have a problem with NES mini or SNES mini, so what's the problem with Atari VCS? You're just a bunch of moaners.

And no, before you guys trying to defend this Nintendo shit, it is TOTALLY the same.

This isn't a mini, it would be different if it was.

 

It's supposed to be a brand new console.

[godslabrat]

This isn't a mini, it would be different if it was.

 

It's supposed to be a brand new console.

To be fair, Im not sure if anyone knows what its SUPPOSED to be, least of all Atari.

 

I get the distinct impression that Atari is trying to figure out what group of people will pay $300 for this thing, and will then design it to be what those people want. They dont yet have a target market, so their concept is still far more fluid that it should be at this stage.

[toiletunes]

I don't think designing is part of the equation. Trying to figure out who will pay $300, maybe. Telling potential buyers "you want this," definitely. Designing it to deliver on those vague promises, an afterthought (at best).

[Andromeda Stardust]

it's a terrible disservice. other thoughts: the poll basically askes the same thing twice but with inverted response.

[OldSchoolRetroGamer]

I think the best name would surely be The AtariZero as that reflects what you can expect from the device.

Baring that may I suggest The Atari ShitShow.

Edited March 26, 2018 by OldSchoolRetroGamer

[Andromeda Stardust]

Aren't those questions asking the same thing?

 

yes they are. it's for idiot proofing. anyone who votes yes twice or no twice obviously didnt understand or read the question.

[Keatah]

I thought it was a checksum. Or like those psychology tests, with the same thing asked 4 times, to help insure you're not manipulating the test.

 

But in this case I think 1 question will do.

[Andromeda Stardust]

food for thought: when the nes was first put on display at ces 1984, it had the name avs (advance video system) and ran famicom carts because that's what nintendo had on hand. they were in talks with atari at the time to handle distribution in the us. deals ultimately fell through and nitendo released the radically redesigned nintendo entertainment system the following year to great success. fast forward 30 years and retrousb celebrates the legacy of the avs prototype by releasing the first ever fpga nes clone, the avs, narrowly beating the ntmini to market by a few months. this is how you pay homage to an legacy brand. not by using a beloved title for a chunk of vapourware that may or may not ever see the light of day...

[+GoldLeader]

Well,

 

I hate to agree with godslabrat, toiletunes, Kosmic Stardust, OldSchool RetroGamer, BassGuitari, and Keatah...But I agree with godslabrat, toiletunes, Kosmic Stardust, OldSchool RetroGamer, BassGuitari, and Keatah!

[Keatah]

Woot!

[Jinks]

it's a terrible disservice. other thoughts: the poll basically askes the same thing twice but with inverted response.

They wanted to make sure we are sure.

We called it the Atari. Actually never said 2600 till I got a jr. As there was never any other except in the flyers you get when buying games. Then I thought wow I got to watch out for these other 5200 7800 games so I don't buy the wrong ones for my 2600. I never had that chance as the only games ever seen in stores were 2600.