Retro Gaming Console Atari 2600 Is Making a Comeback - Decrypt

Atari is releasing the Atari 2600+, a modernized version of the iconic game console, which can play classic cartridges as well as new ones, and comes with an HDMI port, widescreen support, and a bundle of 10 classic games.

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12/12/2022

Consoles and Competition

The main topic is the history of competition and business models in the video game industry. 1. The industry has seen a shift from vertical integration to modularization, with the first video game console being the Magnavox Odyssey. 2. Atari's 2600 introduced the concept of self-contained game cartridges, allowing players to use the same system for different games. 3. Activision's emergence as a third-party developer marked a major restructuring of the industry, leading to a flood of poor quality games and the video game crash of 1983. 4. Sony's PlayStation and Nintendo's Famicom/NES implemented strict control over third-party developers, with Sony later pivoting to focus on exclusives. 5. Microsoft's acquisition of Activision raises concerns about competition, but it is actually a move to build a new business model based on subscription services, which challenges Sony's exclusive strategy.

8/23/2023

The Morning After: Atari’s new miniature console plays 2600 and 7800 game carts

主题：Atari推出复古家用游戏机 Atar 2600+ 重要内容： 1. Atari 2600+是对1977年推出的原版Atari 2600的致敬，但这个复刻版采用了1980年的四个开关模型。 2. 这台游戏机已经按照原版的规格“精心复刻”，但尺寸仅为原版的80%。它的特色是具有HDMI输出和宽屏支持，并附带10个游戏。 3. Atari 2600+将于11月17日全球上市，售价为130美元，目前已开始预订。

9/18/2023

Atari to Release New $100 Gamestation Pro Console with 200+ Classic Games

Atari and My Arcade are partnering to release the Atari Gamestation Pro, a retro gaming console that integrates Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, and Arcade games into a single platform, featuring over 200 classics and wireless joysticks.

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Posted 8/22/2023, 2:40:45 PM