here’s what Atari’s upcoming Ataribox console will look like

Retro consoles are the brand new next-gen consoles, and nothing’s extra retro console than Atari. That’s why the teases from the gaming business about its upcoming ‘Ataribox’ had been so fascinating to gaming enthusiasts – it could be wonderful. Now, we be aware of what it looks like, and due to an e-mail update (by means of The Verge), also largely what it will be in a position to do.

The design is naturally an homage to the Atari of yore, however’s also no longer a straight up miniaturization like the NES basic. as an alternative, it inherits probably the most materials (there’s a woodgrain choice and a black glass front, reckoning on your choice. There are also ports for an SD card, HDMI, and four USB, and the company will be offering classic video games on the console, comparable to the NES traditional’s library.

but the Ataribox will even be able to run “existing” games, so it may well be extra like a modern set-precise gaming equipment, too. We don’t yet comprehend a good deal about what that’s going to present on that scale, however’d be entertaining if this changed into essentially a shield-like Android tv machine with a number of retro Atari titles pre-loaded and some media streaming capabilities.

Nothing yet on ultimate availability or pricing, however it’s still an interesting undertaking to keep an eye on – and one which might point out the genuine depth of the retro gaming fad’s appeal.

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