Atari is working on first video games console in 20 YEARS
From Pac-Man to Pong, many of the most iconic video games throughout history have run on Atari consoles.
The firm’s last console, the Atari Jaguar, was released in 1993, but it seems that more than 20 years later the firm could be making a revival.
Atari’s CEO has confirmed that it is working on a new console called the Atari Box, although it is unclear when it will be revealed.
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Atari’s CEO has confirmed that the firm is working on a new console called the Atari Box, although it is unclear when it will be revealed
Atari’s first home console, the 2600, was released in 1977 to rave reviews.
The firm then released a series of consoles, up until the Jaguar in 1993, at which point the firm was overtaken by competitors including Nintendo, Sega and Sony.
But Fred Chesnais, CEO of Atari, has confirmed that after a 24 year lull, the firm is now working on new device.
Mr Chesnais told Venturebeat: ‘We’re back in the hardware business.’
Atari has also released a short teaser video, giving a glimpse of what the ‘Atari Box’ will look like.
The device appears to have wooden panelling – a signature feature across Atari’s older devices, and a light-up Atari logo on the front.
Atari’s first home console, the 2600 (pictured), was released in 1977 to rave reviews. The firm then released a series of consoles, up until the Jaguar in 1993, at which point the firm was overtaken by competitors including Nintendo, Sega and Sony
Mr Chesnais has confirmed that the device will be based on computer technology, suggesting it could be used to play old classics, including Pac-Man (pictured left), Pong (pictured right) and Asteroids
Mr Chesnais has confirmed that the device will be based on computer technology, suggesting it could be used to play old classics, including Pac-Man, Pong and Asteroids.
As of late, Atari has turned its focus into the mobile space, releasing remakes and collections of its franchises on iOS and Android.
An official date has not yet been confirmed, and Mr Chesnais says that Atari is still working on the design.
Atari has also released a short teaser video, giving a glimpse of what the ‘Atari Box’ will look like
The device appears to have wooden panelling – a signature feature across Atari’s older devices, and a light-up Atari logo on the front
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