Atari VCS release date has finally been revealed, along with a high price tag
By Adam Vjestica
Old school Atari action awaits
If you've been patiently waiting for an Atari VCS release date, we finally have an answer, along with how much the retro-inspired system with modern sensibilities will cost.
The Atari VCS is set to launch on June 15, and you can order the base-level model in Onyx for $299.99. You can also pick up an ‘All-In’ system bundle that comes with two controllers – the Classic Joystick and the Modern Controller – for $399.99.
Unlike the base-level model, you have a choice of two color schemes if you opt for the All-In system: either Black Walnut or Onyx. You can also purchase each controller separately for $59.99, if you’d prefer.
The Atari VCS’s design is inspired by the Atari 2600, and although it comes with 100 arcade and Atari 2600 games for owners to enjoy – including a subscription to Antstream Arcade's huge retro library – it can also function as a PC. It means the Atari VCS is rather versatile, and could be a rather snazzy multimedia machine. You can even use it for productivity tasks and install either Windows or Linux to turn it into a mini PC.
The Atari VCS’s dashboard is populated by the usual streaming services we’ve become accustomed to, so expect to see the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, but you’ll also have access to a built-in Chrome browser and Google’s suite of Workspace apps.