Another new retro product from Atari has been revealed, this one being a handheld Atari 2600 device that comes with quite a few pre-loaded games.
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The unveiling of Atari’s retro handheld console comes not long after the company wowed retro gamers with the reveal of the Ataribox, a milestone release for the company that’s well known for its classic console and arcade-style games.
With a wood effect applied to the handheld device to maintain the retro aesthetic, the new console mixes handheld gaming with plug-in-play features that allow for flexible gaming with 50 classic games all wrapped up into a £34.99 price, roughly $40 before shipping.
The Console’s Features
One of the most noticeable features of the Atari “Retro” Handheld console as it’s being called is definitely the wood grain look that’ll remind veteran gamers of the 2600 console, but it boasts more features than just looks.
The handheld device has a 2.4-inch screen with controls on either side of the screen that allow for quick maneuvering in the classic games. While owners can easily play in a handheld mode, an A/V output allows for playing on the big screen by connecting the Atari Handheld to a TV or similar display.
A couple of AAA batteries are required to play the device, so don’t expect a charger and a battery like most newer handhelds.
50 Games are Included
Even though players will have to pay for some batteries to take part in the retro gaming, their money won’t be going towards any individual games. The Atari “Retro” Handheld device ships with 50 classic games included to keep gamers busy for quite a while.
Asteroids, Breakout, and other classics are seen below in the full list of games that come with the retro console:
- 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
- Star Raiders
- Steeplechase
- Stellar Track
- Street Racer
- Submarine Commander
- Super Baseball
- Super Breakout
- Swordquest: Earthworld
- Swordquest: Fireworld
- Swordquest: Waterworld
- Tempest
- Video Checkers
- Video Chess
- Video Pinball
- Yar’s Revenge
Where You Can Get Your Atari Handheld
Revealed by the European retailer Funstock Retro, the site is the source for all Atari Retro Handhelds that gamers could hope for. The hybrid device can be found through the seller for the £34.99 price tag mentioned previously, but shipping options are fortunately available worldwide for only £5.
The device is currently available for preording through the site, but you’ll have to wait just a while before it ships. Atari Retro Handheld’s product listing has a November 2017 release date, so while it isn’t available right now, it’s still pretty near with September already underway. Considering its prime release during the holiday season, expect plenty of retro gaming gifts to be exchanged soon.
You can see the full listing for the Atari Retro Handheld and preorder your console here through Funstock Retro.
