We would like to give a shoutout to Antic: The Atari 8-Bit Podcast who in their latest episode 58, titled Show Fever who mentioned us. If you are an Atari 8-Bit Computer fan, I highly recommend this podcast. I have been listening to it myself for a few years and catch up on the older ones when I can. Mentions the latest and greatest things going on in the world of Atari 8-Bit Computers, events, and more.
8-Bit Classics is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year!
We have been online selling and providing support since 1999.
Retro Games Ltd. has announced the C64 Mini will be coming soon in early 2018.
Information from their website,
It’s 1982 and a new home computer graces the scene. Out goes the silent black and white experience and in with 64KB of RAM, colour graphics, and synthesizer sound.
Roll forward 35 years and kick nostalgia into overdrive with the release of THEC64 MINI. A tiny but perfectly formed 50% scale replica of this much loved machine.
Featuring high-definition output via HDMI, a classic style joystick and 64 built-in games including classics like Uridium, Paradroid, Hawkeye, Nebulus and Monty Mole.
Features,
- High Definition output at 720p via HDMI
- Pixel Perfect graphics at 4:3 ratio, with full width, CRT filter and US/Europe display mode options
- Save game function
- 2 USB ports: plug in a USB keyboard and use as a fully functional home computer with C64 BASIC, or add a second joystick for 2-player games
- Supports software updates via USB flash drive
Note: The keyboard keys are non-functional
What’s Included,
- THE C64 Mini
- Joystick
- HDMI cable
- Manual
- USB power lead *
* Packaging does not include AC Adapter
To pre-order or for more information, please check out their website!
Atari has released a teaser trailer for their latest updated game, Night Driver. Currently only available in the Canadian Apple App Store and Google Play Store. But expectations are that they will be releasing it soon to other app stores. Check out the teaser trailer as well as a couple screenshots below. Here is their official description:
Own the road in Night Driver™, a fast-paced, single-handed endless driver set under the dark sky. Based on the classic, groundbreaking Atari® hit of the same name that started the racing genre, Night Driver is the exhilarating, re-imagined update. Unleash nitrous boosts to go full throttle through exotic locations at night from city freeways to coastal resorts as you navigate through traffic and other obstacles on ever-changing roadways. Upgrade and enhance your car’s performance, look and style by covering the most distance and collecting fast-pass tokens and crates. Choose from a range of slick and powerful vehicles to dominate the illuminated roadway and tune-up and view your collection of cool roadsters in 360 degrees in the garage before taking them out on the road across three different game modes.
More information can be found at the official website.
In a surprise announcement, Hyperkin has announced the Retron 77 console which will allow you to play all of your original Atari 2600 games in glorious 1080p on a modern television. Expected to be released this fall before the holidays with an estimated price of around $80.