More than 200 retro games in one handheld. New hardware from Atari looks quite nice

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The new handheld device is a product of yet another joint venture between Atari and My Arcade. This partnership has led to the creation of a portable console specifically designed for enthusiasts of classic games. One standout characteristic of this console is its requirement for numerous controllers, ranging from standard buttons, joysticks, to a numerical keypad and a trackball, depending on the game.

Atari returns with another console

More recently, Atari has been venturing into the console and gaming market, with varying levels of achievement. The latest addition to this pursuit is the Atari Gamestation Go, an endeavor that seems to be aiming for a unique level of nostalgia activation among gamers. This handheld device boasts storage capacity for over 200 games, according to Atari’s reports, and these games span across multiple generations: the Atari 2600, 5200, and 7800.

For the Atari Gamestation Go to function like its original counterparts, it was equipped with multiple types of controllers.

  1. Paddle-type controller;
  2. D-pad;
  3. Trackball
  4. Buttons;
  5. Numeric keypad;
  6. Bumpers.

As a hint, the console will highlight the set of controllers required to play the selected game.

Regarding additional specifications, the Atari Gamestation Go sports a 7-inch display and offers approximately 5 hours of uninterrupted game time on its battery. If you prefer a larger viewing experience, it can be connected to a TV using an HDMI cable.

Atari revealed that the device can connect to Wi-Fi for hassle-free updates. It’s speculated that this feature might be utilized to broaden the game library with extra titles, though details are scarce as of now. For more information about the console, you can visit the developer’s official website and even pre-order it. The console is priced at $179.99 and will hit the market in October of this year.

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2025-09-10 13:04