pseudografx Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 https://retrogames.biz/products/the400-mini/ 24 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrbrevin Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 coo... youtube link doesnt say how much dough though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzwald Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Does the keyboard work? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaG Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) 6 minutes ago, mozzwald said: Does the keyboard work? You can connect one. But FujiNet? Five USB ports Five USB ports support the connection of joysticks, gamepads, USB sticks and keyboards. Edited January 11 by MichaG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+scorpio_ny Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Well, it is about time that the Atari 8bit get some representation! I am just curious on how they were able to secure a license to make these since Atari is on a new strategic path. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzwald Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 4 minutes ago, MichaG said: You can connect one. But FujiNet? Wasn't really thinking of Fujinet. My guess is there's no full implementation of SIO so Fujinet wouldn't work Would be cool if the keyboard actually worked, even if it feels terrible like the original. It's pretty cheap to mass produce snap dome with vinyl overlay buttons. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdefabri Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Does it say what format the games on USB should be? Are they .atr or .xex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark2008 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 This is awesome news. I'm glad it supports external keyboards. I look forward to seeing if hobbyists can expand its functionality. I'm thinking - what devices can be hooked up via usb to support R: device or printer. Whether it is a USB connection to a PC, but anyway...so cool, I will pick one up for certain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Which emulator? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Sign me up! I guess that when they say "Lee" they mean non copyright infringing "Bruce Lee"? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) Maybe @Ben from Plaion can help? And if he needs a UK beta tester I'm available 😁 1 minute ago, mimo said: Sign me up! I guess that when they say "Lee" they mean non copyright infringing "Bruce Lee"? Edited January 11 by mimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdarRobusto Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 4 minutes ago, mimo said: Maybe @Ben from Plaion can help? And if he needs a UK beta tester I'm available 😁 Hey, Ben is still in the deep end on the Atari 2600+ 🤣 ... we will def get you some answers from Atari/Plaion/Retro Games as questions pile up. I think there is an interesting blend here of more straightforward mini-console with some extension to allow for more advance uses (USB, SD slot, etc). I;m not the expert, but I'll get an expert into this thread ... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, xrbrevin said: coo... youtube link doesnt say how much dough though! Reports are $119.99. I've said it before and I'll say it again... The previous Atari regime was rather tone deaf, but this current regime seems to genuinely understand the market (and reasonable products). 18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+scorpio_ny Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 It would be great if this could use Atari cartridges too 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudografx Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 I just wish they sold such machines under their own brand rather then license them to other companies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 21 minutes ago, mozzwald said: Wasn't really thinking of Fujinet. My guess is there's no full implementation of SIO so Fujinet wouldn't work Would be cool if the keyboard actually worked, even if it feels terrible like the original. It's pretty cheap to mass produce snap dome with vinyl overlay buttons. They never work on these minis. They're way too small and would add to the cost. I'm sure if this is successful, much like TheC64 mini that was followed by TheC64 Maxi with full keyboard, a full-size THE800 would be logical. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdarRobusto Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 23 minutes ago, scorpio_ny said: Well, it is about time that the Atari 8bit get some representation! I am just curious on how they were able to secure a license to make these since Atari is on a new strategic path. Indeed! 8-bit has been on our wish list (games, hardware ... ) we 've been plotting this with Plaion and Retro games for a while, excited to see it is near the finish line. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 12 minutes ago, mimo said: Sign me up! I guess that when they say "Lee" they mean non copyright infringing "Bruce Lee"? Yes, that's been the name of Bruce Lee on the Evercade C-64 cart as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcrow Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Based on the name, I'm guessing that they don't have a license for the hardware, and have only licensed the games. I wouldn't be surprised if they're not even using the original OS. I would expect a Pi-class machine inside the case. Frankly, I 'm much more impressed with the team working on the same idea in an 800XL recreation, but I'm concerned that they're taking a long time to get it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I am not the target audience for this hardware -- I did not have an Atari 8-bit growing up and Altirra is adequate for my needs -- but I am very happy to see that the current incarnation of Atari is actively pursuing the retro customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) 24 minutes ago, pcrow said: Based on the name, I'm guessing that they don't have a license for the hardware, and have only licensed the games. I wouldn't be surprised if they're not even using the original OS. I would expect a Pi-class machine inside the case. Based on the Commodore products, this will be legally licensed and have the Atari OS, etc. (and we already know that it is, so the point is moot) And of course it's just an emulation box. There's zero wrong with that, as you're not going to hit a mass market price point any other way, plus they have more control over how things work, etc. For the price, this will no doubt be an excellent product, just like their previous products. It obviously won't be for purists, but then purists aren't the main target audience. Edited January 11 by Bill Loguidice 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyous Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 20 minutes ago, pcrow said: Based on the name, I'm guessing that they don't have a license for the hardware, and have only licensed the games. But it does have the Atari logo on there and the fine print says that "THE400" is a trademark of Atari Interactive, Inc. So maybe they're just using the same naming convention they used with TheC64? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 53 minutes ago, Philsan said: Which emulator? Ideal would be Altirra, but that's not going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 8 minutes ago, remowilliams said: 1 hour ago, Philsan said: Which emulator? Ideal would be Altirra, but that's not going to happen. It says "Rewind your gameplay at any time by up to 30 seconds to help you get through those difficult levels!" - so it's definitely not Altirra. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cjherr Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Looks like a slick little beast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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