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Atari Announces an Official Portable 2600 System

Posted by timothy on from the just-happy-to-see-you dept.

Bill Kendrick writes: "Infogrames (the folks who now own Atari) have just struck a deal with another company to produce a 10-in-1 video game system based on the Atari 2600. It'll be joystick-shaped, plug into a TV set, cost only $20, and include games like Combat, Asteroids, Missile Command, and my favorite, Adventure! It won't replace my Atari 2600 Jr and 60 cartridges, but it's a step in the right direction!"

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  1. I really cannot see it being "take anywhere". by Disevidence · · Score: 4, Funny

    I mean, imagine having a joystick-like thing in your pocket, walking to a friends house down the street?

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  2. In related news.... by neier · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sony reacted to the new product as expected. Effective Friday, the price on all PS2's will be dropped to $19.95....

  3. Re:Sad really by larien · · Score: 4, Funny

    Let the ST vs Amiga flamewars commence! :)