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Atari 2600 Returns as New Compact Handheld and Plug & Play TV Joystick

by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2018 @ 2:19 a.m. PDT

One of the most iconic video games consoles, the Atari 2600 is returning as a handheld console, and innovative plug and play TV joystick, loaded with titles such as Asteroids, Pong, Centipede, Missile Command, Breakout and more.

The Atari Retro Handheld features the immortalized wood effect and includes 50 classic games built-in, including: Asteroids, Pong, Centipede, Missile Command, Breakout, Millipede and more.

In addition to featuring a 2.4" screen, it also includes A/V output (with HDMI adapter available) and super responsive buttons with a stylish analogue control stick.

The 'Atari "Retro" Plug and Play TV Joystick' features a progressive design, with the inclusion of an arcade style button on top of the controller and will connect to your TV with the included A/V cable (or HDMI with an available adapter). It will feature the same 50 built-in games as the handheld.

Pre-orders from FunstockRetro.co.uk will also receive an exclusive limited edition Centipede coin.

The range is officially licensed by Atari and is being developed by PQube, the leading distributor of retro gaming hardware in Europe.


The range was originally announced in 2017 however, development has seen the product range move to October 19th 2018. A lot of care and attention has been put into remaining faithful to the Atari brand and the outcome will be worth the wait. The new images in this announcement are photos of the latest samples, ahead of final production and give the first glimpse of the final design.

CEO of PQube, David Pain quoted: "We are delighted to be working with Atari on this amazing project. Having sold over a million retro gaming consoles, we have taken the extensive feedback from press, retail and the consumer to develop new range of hardware that is faithful to the Atari brand"

CEO of Atari, Frederik Chesnais quoted: “We are thrilled to partner with PQube on the compact handheld and Plug and Play TV Joystick,” said Fred Chresnais, Chief Executive Officer, Atari. “Both products are packed with nostalgic and fun-filled games that will give our fans the opportunity to relive the golden age of videogames wherever they go.”

The "Atari 'Retro' Handheld console" will retail for just £34.99 and the "Atari 'Retro' TV Plug and Play Joystick" at just £24.99. It is available to pre-order now at Europe's Number One Retro Gaming Destination, FunstockRetro.co.uk

 

Full list of included games below:

  • 3D Tic-Tac-Toe (31 in 1)
  • Adventure
  • Air-Sea Battle
  • Asteroids
  • Black Jack
  • Bowling
  • Breakout
  • Canyon Bomber
  • Casino
  • Centipede
  • Circus Atari
  • Crystal Castles
  • Demons to Diamonds
  • Desert Falcon
  • Dodge 'em
  • Double Dunk
  • Fun With Numbers
  • Golf
  • Gravitar
  • Haunted House
  • Home Run
  • Human Cannonball
  • Maze Craze
  • Millipede
  • Miniature Golf
  • Missile Command
  • Night Driver
  • Off the Wall
  • Pong - Video Olympics
  • Quadrun
  • Radar Lock
  • Realsports Football
  • Realsports Tennis
  • Realsports Volleyball
  • Sprintmaster
  • Steeplechase
  • Stellar Track
  • Street Racer
  • Submarine Commander
  • Super Baseball
  • Super Breakout
  • Super Football
  • Swordquest: Earthworld
  • Swordquest: Fireworld
  • Swordquest: Waterworld
  • Tempest
  • Video Checkers
  • Video Chess
  • Video Pinball
  • Yar's Revenge
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