On this episode of The Atari VCS Podcast, myself (Ballistik Coffee Boy) and my friend GreekGeek unveil the somewhat convoluted history and origins of the Atari VCS (aka 'AtariBox'). This includes angry indiegogo backers, many hardware delays, management changes, lawsuits & some nasty press. We discuss the colorful history and issues surrounding the consoles release, and how we feel today as current users who love the system. Also, Fuji chimes in, or tries to!

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BCB, GG & Fuji

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GreekGeek's ATARI VCS History links:

(Sorry for any formatting issues, it's alot!)

https://web.archive.org/web/20180501055941/https://www.atari.com/news/atari-announces-atari-vcs-pre-sale-begins-may-30th-indiegogo-exclusive-wood-front-collectors

AtariVCS retro-inspired console is finally available to buy

AtariDrops Limited Supply of 2600 Collectible Cartridges and Atari VCS Collector'sEditions - Cerebral-Overload

AtariVCS Collector's Edition Now Available To Purchase

FormerXbox leader Ed Fries quizzes Feargal Mac on Atari's new console | GamesBeat

Ataripressed the reset button on its Atari VCS game console | GamesBeat

TheAtaribox sounds like a NES Classic with a modern twist

Atarihits pause button on AMD-powered Ataribox preorders | PC Gamer

AtariVCS throwback console attracts $2m in pre-orders - BBC News

RobWyatt Officially Joins the Atari VCS Team - Bleeding Cool

Wesent a vulture to find the relaunched Atari box – and all he got was this lousybaseball cap

https://www.facebook.com/atariVCS/posts/460020804435841?comment_id=463080394129882

GDC2018: The Atari VCS Probably Isn't What You Think It Is - IGN

Atari VCSgets a spec boost and another delay

AtariVCS teases the future at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles | by Atari VCS | Medium

(Above link has great photo of development)

Timeto check in again on the Atari retro console… dear God, it’s actually got worse

Gameover: Atari VCS architect quits project, claims he hasn’t been paid for sixmonths

Xboxco-creator Rob Wyatt sues Atari for failing to pay him for design of VCSconsole - GamesBeat

TroubledAtari VCS project is 'deep into the final stages of pre-production'

AtariVCS: Managing the Unexpected | by Atari VCS | Medium

(Above link has lots of pictures of the units in factories)

https://web.archive.org/web/20200702094814/https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/07/01/ataris-new-console-the-vcs-launches-this-fall

AtariVCS Review (2021) | 'Hard to recommend as anything other than an oddity' -GameRevolution

AtariVCS designer sues company for unpaid salary

(Above link has a picture of the units in the factory inShanghai, China)

AtariVCS Review - IGN

AtariVCS in Jeopardy After Atari Pull Manufacturing Contracts (Updated) | Tom'sHardware

Special thanks to Greek Geek for all his hard work and research to assist! My vocal chords and podcast editing is my contribution ;) Seriously, I couldn't have done it without him! Too many articles to read so check them out yourself. Also please comment with your thoughts, experiences & more.

theatarivcspodcast@outlook.com

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Additional Music: Special thanks to The Soundlings

X-Files Theme: Baanetland on YouTube

and Vibe Mountain (with our usual theme song, "February")!