The Ataribox, a new console by Atari, has been circulating the net for a while. We finally have confirmation as to what it looks like, and the fact that it will be a modern console, competing with PS4 and Xbox One! It will also support old Atari games, probably through emulation, but that is not Atari's main focus. There are two designs to choose from, the "wood" model and a "red/black" model.

Inspired by classic Atari design elements (such as the iconic use of wood, ribbed lines, and raised back); we are creating a smooth design, with ribs that flow seamlessly all around the body of the product, a front panel that can be either wood or glass, a front facing logo, indicator lights that glow through the material, and an array of new ports.

It has also been revealed that the Ataribox will have HDMI, 4 USB ports, and an SD card slot. Below is an image of what the red model looks like from the front and back.

More details are to be revealed soon!

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[Arithmatics]

Do we really need another Competitor in console market? Does Atari even have worthwile exclusives? recently their games have been trash.

+1. I mean technically we won't know without further details but imho I feel like Atari is too late to the party.

We got nintendo dominating handhelds + 60% of the console market thanks to the switch,

PS4 and Xbone rocking next gen.

What niche/cliche does Atari have left?

 

[TVL]

Looks sort of remind me of a PS3 superslim as much as a 2600.

Why anyone would want it withOUT woodgrain is a mystery of epic proportions.

I don't want it at all. But I think the "Darth Vader"-version looks way better.

 

[drwhojan]

We'll find out. I think they want to go wireless, but I suspect controllers attach to the rear USB ports (otherwise there would only be two, and side-by-side)

Yes maybe and yes we find out soon, Very OCD design where things should be.. xd

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

The Classic SNES is definitely going to be a beast but do wish Nintendo would've done more along the lines of the Ataribox.

 

[G0R3Z]

I'll buy it for the woodgrain.

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

I'll buy it for the woodgrain.

You got some wood for me?

 

[G0R3Z]

You got some wood for me?

I always have wood for that sweet 70s woodgrain.

 

[ATofix]

how about the game? tt games for lego will support for this console? I love lego games

LEGO games will save this system single handedly. XD

 

[Deco]

my body is ready

 

[Pluupy]

It's cute! I like it.

I always have wood for that sweet 70s woodgrain.

LGR is that you?

 

[spotanjo3]

LEGO games will save this system single handedly. XD

My friend love LEGO games, I think. I don't. Will it save this system single handedly ? LOL!

 

[ATofix]

My friend love LEGO games, I think. I don't. Will it save this system single handedly ? LOL!

That was sarcasm BTW in case u didn't notice.

 

[jimmyleen]

Why won't company's stop using shity android for something other than cellphones and tablets?????

 

[Futurdreamz]

Why won't company's stop using shity android?????

Because they get the lowest paid intern to put together the software.
Frankly I really want it to be nothing more than an Atari version of the Nintendo Classics. If it's going to try to do everything it's going to cost too much and not do what I want it to do.

 

[jimmyleen]

Because they get the lowest paid intern to put together the software.
Frankly I really want it to be nothing more than an Atari version of the Nintendo Classics. If it's going to try to do everything it's going to cost too much and not do what I want it to do.

I bet it's going to end just as bad if not worse than OUYA .

 

[spotanjo3]

That was sarcasm BTW in case u didn't notice.

I notice but I just want to say it.

 

[dogmarch]

for the classy retro nostalgic peeps. pretty sure it would be like the snes mini.

 

[kublai]

Are they competing with XBOX/PS$ on the retro emulation front?

 

[incidentallyscribble]

There might be a market for this kind of stuff. Let's say it has almost-modern specs, and it only costs ~$100, and if it gets 3rd party support, then the market is the parents/grandparents that want to get their kid a console but they dont want to spend >$150 on the console. Its not a big market, but it could be a market.

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

Why won't company's stop using shity android for something other than cellphones and tablets?????

Shitty Android? What's shitty about it?