by 8-Bit Classics | Jun 16, 2017 | Retro Gaming
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.
by 8-Bit Classics | Jun 15, 2017 | Retro Gaming
AtGames has announced the Atari Flashback 8, Atari Flashback 8 Gold, Atari Flashback 8 Gold Activision Edition and a new Atari Flashback Portable as well. Fall release is expected.
- The Atari Flashback® 8 Classic Game Console returns in a new value-priced edition, complete with 105 all-time favorites. Amazing new additions to the game line-up include Activision legends like Pitfall!™, Kaboom!™, and River Raid™. Two wired controllers, styled after the Atari 2600 originals, are included, as well as two legacy controller ports to add your own optional wired joysticks or paddles. List price is $59.99. Link
- The all-new Atari Flashback® 8 Gold features 120 built-in all-time favorites. These games include legends like Activision’s Pitfall! and Taito’s Space Invaders, as well as many other all-time Atari 2600 classics like Kaboom!™, River Raid™, Centipede™, and Millipede™. Two all new, high performance 2.4ghz wireless controllers, styled after the Atari 2600 originals, are included, as well as two legacy controller ports for optional wired joysticks or paddles. Other all new features include 720p HDMI output, scan line filtering, and a save/pause/rewind feature for every game. List price is $79.99. Link
- The all-new Atari Flashback® 8 Gold Activision Edition features 130 built-in games, including 39 Activision classics. These games include legends like Activision’s Pitfall!, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary, and Taito’s Space Invaders, as well as many other all-time Atari 2600 classics like Centipede™, Chopper Command™, Enduro™, and River Raid™. Two high performance 2.4ghz wireless controllers, styled after the Atari 2600 originals, are included, as well as two legacy controller ports for optional wired joysticks. As a special bonus, authentic paddle controllers are also included, perfect for precision play of fast-paced titles like Kaboom! and Pong. Other features for the Activision Edition include 720p HDMI output, scan line filtering, and a save/pause/rewind feature for every game. List price is $79.99 Link
- After a blockbuster 2016 debut, the Atari Flashback Portable Game Player returns in 2017 with an amazing selection of 70 built-in games, including the legendary Bandai Namco arcade hit, Pac-Man™. Other blockbuster games include Dig Dug™, Pitfall!™, and Frogger™, and you can even add your own games with an optional SD card. A built-in, rechargeable battery, means the on-the-go fun never has to end. Games can be played on the portable’s built-in, high resolution 2.8” display, or on a TV via optional cable. List price is $59.99 Link
- The Sega Genesis Classic Game Console returns in a new value-priced edition, complete with 81 all-time favorites. Amazing new additions to the game line-up include role-playing and strategy legends, Shining Force™, Shining Force II™, and Shining in the Darkness™. Two wired controllers, styled after the Sega Genesis originals, are included, as well as two legacy controller ports to add your own optional wired controllers. List price is $59.99 Link
- The Sega Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player returns with an enhanced selection of 85 built-in Sega Genesis and Mega Drive classic games. The selection of blockbuster games include new additions Pac-Panic™ and Splatterhouse 2™, as well as many more surprises. You can even add your own games with an optional SD card! Returning for 2017 is save game support for the included Phantasy Star™ series and Sword of Vermillion™ role-playing games. A built-in, rechargeable battery, means the on-the-go fun never has to end. Games can be played on the portable’s built-in, high resolution 2.8” display, or on a TV via optional cable. List price is $59.99 Link
