Atari VCS Retro Gaming Console Preorders Open Via Indiegogo
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You can preorder the VCS Collector's Edition with old school [real] woodgrain trim across the front for $299, which comes with a Classic Joystick. For those that want to go all-out, you can get the VCS Collector's Edition with Classic Controller and Modern Controller for $339. You can also separately purchase the controllers or get them together in a bundle for $59.
As for the actual system specs, here the rundown from Atari:
- Operating System: Ubuntu Linux (Linux Kernel 4.10)
- Processor: AMD Bristol Ridge A1
- GPU: Radeon R7
- RAM: 4GB DDR4
- Internal Storage: 32GB eMMC
- External Storage: USB or microSD card
- Connectivity: HDMI 2.0, GbE, USB 3.0 x4, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11ac Wi-Fi
As for peripheral support, Atari says that Bluetooth and USB controllers, keyboards and mice are supported. You'll also be able to hookup external webcams, microphones and speakers to the system.
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Atari has a fundraising target of $100,000 for the VCS, but has blown past that with $1,725,093 raised as of this afternoon from 6,526 backers.
While all of this is exciting news, we have to caution you that it will be a long wait before these preorders actually ship. All of the console packages listed show a shipping time of July 2019, which is a punch to the gut for those wanting to get their hands on the console ASAP.