Atari 2600 Retro Handheld Console Announced

Another new retro product from Atari has been revealed, this one being a handheld Atari 2600 [...]

By Tanner Dedmon

Atari 2400 Handheld

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.

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

Atari 2600 Handheld Wood

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.

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50 Games are Included

Atari Breakout

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:

  1. 3D Tic-Tac-Toe (31 in 1)
  2. Adventure
  3. Air-Sea Battle
  4. Asteroids
  5. Black Jack
  6. Bowling
  7. Breakout
  8. Canyon Bomber
  9. Casino
  10. Centipede
  11. Circus Atari
  12. Crystal Castles
  13. Demons to Diamonds
  14. Desert Falcon
  15. Dodge 'em
  16. Double Dunk
  17. Fun With Numbers
  18. Golf
  19. Gravitar
  20. Haunted House
  21. Home Run
  22. Human Cannonball
  23. Maze Craze
  24. Millipede
  25. Miniature Golf
  26. Missile Command
  27. Night Driver
  28. Off the Wall
  29. Pong - Video Olympics
  30. Quadrun
  31. Radar Lock
  32. Realsports Football
  33. Realsports Tennis
  34. Realsports Volleyball
  35. Sprintmaster
  36. Star Raiders
  37. Steeplechase
  38. Stellar Track
  39. Street Racer
  40. Submarine Commander
  41. Super Baseball
  42. Super Breakout
  43. Swordquest: Earthworld
  44. Swordquest: Fireworld
  45. Swordquest: Waterworld
  46. Tempest
  47. Video Checkers
  48. Video Chess
  49. Video Pinball
  50. Yar's Revenge
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Where You Can Get Your Atari Handheld

Atari Centipede

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.

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