A Year Later, And It Seems The Atari Gamestation Go Is Finally Coming Out | Time Extension (www.timeextension.com)
from ktec@lemmy.zip to retrogaming@lemmy.world on 08 Jan 09:26
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After over a year of anticipation, Atari’s retro handheld console is finally set to make its debut at CES 2025. Created by My Arcade, the Gamestation Go offers a unique blend of classic gaming experiences with innovative controls.

What to Expect?

It boasts a 7-inch high-resolution screen, rechargeable battery, and loads of pre-installed Atari classics. The standout feature, however, might be the inclusion of paddle controllers and Trak-Ball input devices. With the original Atari 2600, these input devices were used with games like Breakout, Canyon Bomber, Night Driver, and Video Olympics.

Key Features:

Additional Products from My Arcade

Last year, My Arcade revealed other products related to Atari, such as the Gamestation Remix, Joypad, and Joystick, as well as the ‘Mega’ and ‘Super’ Player tabletop arcade systems.

What do you find most interesting about this device?

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fannymcslap@lemmy.world on 08 Jan 10:18 next collapse

Just in time for a completely saturated market

brsrklf@jlai.lu on 08 Jan 11:35 next collapse

Hi-res screen is a key feature for playing Atari games?

Also, how “high” is “high resolution” anyway?

smeg@feddit.uk on 08 Jan 11:57 next collapse

I’m always suspicious about vague terms like that. I usually suspect that if they’re afraid to give the numbers then they’re ashamed that they’re not good enough!

Demdaru@lemmy.world on 08 Jan 13:05 collapse

480p CRT screen :3

NewNewAccount@lemmy.world on 08 Jan 14:54 collapse

Hey, despite their drawbacks CRTs are amazing.

brsrklf@jlai.lu on 08 Jan 15:12 collapse

I kinda want to see the parallel universe where handheld CRTs are a thing though.

Though, really, they’d probably be like Fallout’s Pip-Boy.

NewNewAccount@lemmy.world on 08 Jan 15:45 collapse

That parallel universe is ours. Portable CRT-based TVs have existed since the 70s.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handheld_television

smeg@feddit.uk on 08 Jan 11:58 next collapse

A track ball is interesting. Not sure it’s worth the increased thickness compared to Steam Deck style touch pads, but it’s still interesting.

DmMacniel@feddit.org on 08 Jan 14:08 collapse

How else would you play games like Marble Madness :)

kipo@lemm.ee on 08 Jan 14:11 collapse

This is a bizarre device that seems interesting only for hacking.