Atari is indeed working on a new game console, CEO confirms
A YouTube video earlier this month teased what appeared to be a new console from Atari. The 21-second clip showed glimpses of a plastic and wooden machine although when E3 2017 came and went with no announcement, many assumed the teaser was fake.
As it turns out, the teaser was legit and Atari is indeed making a new game console.
Atari CEO Fred Chesnais on Friday confirmed the news with GamesBeat, noting that his company is “back in the hardware business.”
Chesnais didn’t provide the publication with a wealth of details but did say that the console was based on PC technology. They’re still working on the design, he admitted, adding that a proper reveal would take place at a later date.
Based on what was shown in the teaser, it’s entirely possible that Atari is looking to cash in on the retro revival. Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition was met with overwhelming demand last holiday season. Given Atari’s catalog of classic games, it’d make a lot of sense for the company to re-release its library – or maybe just a handful of fan-favorites – on a “modern” console that easily connects to today’s televisions via HDMI.
Would you be interested in a retro Atari console? If so, what’s the sweet spot as it relates to pricing and what games would you like to see ship with it? Let us know in the comments section below.
Image courtesy GameMaster Magazine
Seriously though, how cool is this!?
With that teaser it's more likely that it's gonna be a retro console. I got the NES classic but I'm not sure I'd be interested in Atari. Even tho I enjoy retro gaming this might be a bit too far back for me. Also the local shops already sell AtGames Atari Flashback 7 with 101 pre-installed games so I wonder how will the official product compare to that in quality and price.
Agreed, loving the sleek retro design though :)
Is this for real?
This is fo real. Not sure what gaming experience it's going to provide though, but they're making a comeback either way. I'll keep you updated. :)