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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[Bateees]

I actually like the design. I hope the games are played using the sd card slot but that's probably too much to hope for. I just hope Atari doesn't bring back the old joystick with one button as the only authentic controller.

 

[Nyteshade714]

I'm casually interested in this thing, simply because Atari doesn't really have any memorable nostalgia characters to fall back on for first-party games. Third-party games are a huge plus, but first-party games sell consoles. Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft all have hugely popular characters that they rely on to sell millions of games, whether the games are good are not, and it's gotten old (looking squarely at you, Metroid Prime Federation Force). Because of the lack of nostalgia characters, Atari really needs to bring their A game when making first-party games or they'll go out of business, which means, theoretically, we're either going to see some amazing games, or we're going to watch the company self-destruct.

I'm really hoping this console can put some pressure on the big 3 to stop releasing crap just to cash in some nostalgia bucks.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

I'm casually interested in this thing, simply because Atari doesn't really have any memorable nostalgia characters to fall back on for first-party games. Third-party games are a huge plus, but first-party games sell consoles. Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft all have hugely popular characters that they rely on to sell millions of games, whether the games are good are not, and it's gotten old (looking squarely at you, Metroid Prime Federation Force). Because of the lack of nostalgia characters, Atari really needs to bring their A game when making first-party games or they'll go out of business, which means, theoretically, we're either going to see some amazing games, or we're going to watch the company self-destruct.

I'm really hoping this console can put some pressure on the big 3 to stop releasing crap just to cash in some nostalgia bucks.

They've got Centipede, but that might be a stretch yeah

 

[pedro702]

I'm casually interested in this thing, simply because Atari doesn't really have any memorable nostalgia characters to fall back on for first-party games. Third-party games are a huge plus, but first-party games sell consoles. Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft all have hugely popular characters that they rely on to sell millions of games, whether the games are good are not, and it's gotten old (looking squarely at you, Metroid Prime Federation Force). Because of the lack of nostalgia characters, Atari really needs to bring their A game when making first-party games or they'll go out of business, which means, theoretically, we're either going to see some amazing games, or we're going to watch the company self-destruct.

I'm really hoping this console can put some pressure on the big 3 to stop releasing crap just to cash in some nostalgia bucks.

atari doesnt have a maskot but they have their set of games like asteroids, centipede,missile comand and so on, they released this games on every atari system lol.

 

[Deleted User]

Calling it now, its going to be a ARM64 or Tegra machine, probably running a custom version of Android.

 

[Bladexdsl]

Next we will see a new N-Gage portable.

fuck no worst device eva

 

[Kleyon]

It could be nice to see Atari back to videogame, I just hope it will not be another Android box...

Edit : And damn, seems like it will be the case, thanks, no thanks XD

 

[pedro702]

It could be nice to see Atari back to videogame, I just hope it will not be another Android box...

Edit : And damn, seems like it will be the case, thanks, no thanks XD

it has no disc drive or cartrige slot so yeah its probably just an android box lol

 

[Bladexdsl]

yep just an ATouya

 

[Futurdreamz]

Darn. If they had designed it solely to emulate Atari games and was $40-$60, that would've been an immediate must buy. But if they are going to make it into a more expensive contraption where playing original Atari games seems more like an afterthought, then I have no interest. I already have a Switch, and I'm setting up a RetroPi box.

 

[Meteor7]

Apparently Atari is going to crowdfund this product, shifting the overhead to the public instead of funding it themselves.

 

[Deleted member 414991]

And kickstarter consoles ALWAYS go well...

 

[Nyteshade714]

atari doesnt have a maskot but they have their set of games like asteroids, centipede,missile comand and so on, they released this games on every atari system lol.

Do you know even one person who would fork over $300 - $500 (price yet unknown but if they plan on making a run at modern gaming it'll be up there) to play Asteroids and Centipede?

 

[CannonFoddr]

atari doesnt have a maskot but they have their set of games like asteroids, centipede,missile comand and so on, they released this games on every atari system lol.

The Atari Logo IS their Mascot

 

[Subtle Demise]

Let's see how the security on this thing is. Even if it doesn't get a lot of modern AAA games, at the very least it will make a decent media player/emulation machine.

 

[tbb043]

competing with PS4 and Xbox One

If you believe that, I have a few NYC landmarks you may be interested in buying. That's like saying the Ouya competed with PS360

 

[air2004]

Just add an edit and say he announced it first and link to his. Lolol